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How does the pressure in a liquid act in all directions?
How does the pressure in a liquid act in all directions?
The pressure in a liquid acts in all directions because the liquid pressure pushes the water out of the holes, not just downwards like gravity does.
What is upthrust and how is it produced?
What is upthrust and how is it produced?
Upthrust is the force that keeps things afloat. It is produced by liquid pressure.
Why does water come straight out of each hole in the bag?
Why does water come straight out of each hole in the bag?
Water comes straight out of each hole in the bag because the liquid pressure pushes it out.
