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Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions: Fluid Force
Factors Affecting Fluid Pressure
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Factors Affecting Fluid Pressure
Fluid pressure is the force that liquids and gases apply to the surfaces they touch. The two main factors that affect fluid pressure-
- Depth—In liquids, pressure increases with depth. The deeper you go, the more fluid is above you, pushing down with gre...
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Fluid pressure is the push that a fluid—like water or air—applies to anything it touches.
Two main things affect fluid pressure: depth and density.
Imagine poking three holes at different heights in a water bottle. The bottom hole shoots water the farthest, the middle shoots less, and the top shoots the least.
Why? Because the ...
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