JEE Main 2026 Physics question

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Pressure of fluid is exerted only on a solid surface in contact as the fluid-pressure does not exist everywhere in a still fluid. Statement II: Excess potential energy of the molecules on the surface of a liquid, when compared to interior, results in surface tension. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• (1)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• (3)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• (4)Statement I is false but Statement II is trueCorrect