What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a fluid?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a fluid?
  1. Pressure increases with depth
  2. Pressure decreases with depth
  3. Pressure remains constant
  4. Pressure is independent of depth

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a fluid?
  • Step 1: Understand that a fluid is a liquid or gas that can flow.
  • Step 2: Recognize that pressure is the force applied over an area.
  • Step 3: Know that when a fluid is at rest, the weight of the fluid above pushes down on the fluid below.
  • Step 4: Realize that as you go deeper into the fluid, there is more fluid above you, which means more weight.
  • Step 5: Conclude that because of this added weight, the pressure increases as you go deeper into the fluid.
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