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In a closed cylindrical vessel containing a liquid, which of the following statements is true about the pressure at the same height in different radial positions?

20. In a closed cylindrical vessel containing a liquid, which of the following statements is true about the pressure at the same height in different radial positions?

1. Pressure is higher at the center of the vessel
2. Pressure is higher at the outer edge of the vessel
3. Pressure is the same at all radial positions
4. Pressure varies quadratically with the radial position

Answer: C) Pressure is higher at the outer edge of the vessel.

Explanation:

In a closed cylindrical vessel containing a liquid at the same height, the pressure is the same regardless of the radial position. This is because the pressure depends only on the height of the liquid column and the density of the liquid, not on the radial position.