I. A fluid in hydrostatic equilibrium exerts only normal force on any surface within the fluid.

Question

Consider the following statements: 

I. A fluid in hydrostatic equilibrium exerts only normal force on any surface within the fluid. 

II. A fluid can resist a tangential force. Of these, 

(A) only (I) is correct 

(B) only (II) is correct 

(C) both are correct 

(D) both are false.

Answer 1

(A) only (I) is correct