What is the term for the change in pressure with depth in a fluid?

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the change in pressure with depth in a fluid?
  1. Hydrostatic pressure
  2. Dynamic pressure
  3. Static pressure
  4. Total pressure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the change in pressure with depth in a fluid?
  • Step 1: Understand that fluids can be liquids or gases.
  • Step 2: Recognize that pressure is the force applied over an area.
  • Step 3: Know that when you go deeper into a fluid, there is more fluid above you.
  • Step 4: Realize that the weight of this fluid above increases the pressure you feel.
  • Step 5: The term for this increase in pressure with depth in a fluid is called 'hydrostatic pressure.'
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