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What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest?

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What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest?
  1. Dynamic pressure
  2. Static pressure
  3. Hydrostatic pressure
  4. Atmospheric pressure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest?
  • Step 1: Understand that fluids can be liquids or gases.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when a fluid is not moving, it is considered to be at rest.
  • Step 3: Know that the weight of the fluid above a certain point pushes down on the fluid below it.
  • Step 4: Realize that this downward push creates pressure at that point.
  • Step 5: The specific term for this pressure caused by the weight of the fluid above is called 'hydrostatic pressure.'
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