Which one of the following everyday devices operates principally on Pascal’s law?

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Which one of the following everyday devices operates principally on Pascal’s law? (a) Single fixed pulley used to draw water from a well\text{Single fixed pulley used to draw water from a well} (b) Hydraulic disc brake in a car\text{Hydraulic disc brake in a car} (c) Bicycle pump for inflating tyres\text{Bicycle pump for inflating tyres} (d) Mercury barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure\text{Mercury barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure}

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