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Pressure in Fluids

Forces

Pressure in Fluids

To explain how pressure in fluids produces forces, including upthrust, and why objects float or sink.

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What you will learn

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What pressure means

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How force and area affect pressure

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How to calculate pressure using force and area

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Why pressure in fluids acts in different directions

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How pressure explains everyday examples

Explanation

Pressure is force per unit area, p = F/A; fluids exert pressure normal to surfaces. Higher-tier liquid pressure increases with depth and density: p = hρg is the pressure due to the liquid column. A greater pressure below an immersed object than above creates upthrust. It floats in equilibrium when upthrust equals weight; sinking occurs when weight exceeds upthrust. Example: A 240 N force acts normally over 0.06 m². Calculate pressure. p = F/A = 240/0.06 = 4000 Pa. Use clear labels. Use evidence.

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