Q: Why do we prefer to have a liquid and not a gas to be used as the fluid in a hydraulic machine?
(a)Liquids are compressible while gases are not.
(b)Liquids are nearly incompressible and transfer the pressure applied to them.
(c)Liquids are nearly incompressible and do not transfer the pressure applied to them.
(d)Liquids are compressible and transfer the pressure applied to them.
Correct Answer: (c)
The correct answer is (c): Liquids are nearly incompressible and do not transfer the pressure applied to them.. Subject: History | Sub-topic: Freedom Struggle Note: This answer was determined through AI-based research. Verify against the official answer key when available.