Pressure in Liquids

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What happens to pressure as you go deeper in a liquid?

  • It fluctuates
  • It decreases
  • It increases (correct)
  • It stays the same

Why is the water at the bottom of a container under greater pressure?

  • Because it has a smaller mass
  • Because it is closer to the surface
  • Because it has the weight of the water above it (correct)
  • Because it is denser

What do dam walls need to be at the bottom?

  • Weaker and thinner
  • Stronger and thicker (correct)
  • Stronger and thinner
  • Weaker and thicker

What happens to the pressure of the water above a diver as they descend?

<p>It increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do submarines need thick and strong hulls?

<p>To tolerate higher pressures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which point is the water pressure greatest in the diagram?

<p>C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the increased pressure at the bottom of a container?

<p>The weight of the water above (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the force exerted on a diver as they descend?

<p>It increases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do dam walls need to be thicker at the bottom?

<p>To withstand the increased pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a liquid?

<p>Pressure increases with depth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Pressure in Liquids

  • Liquid pressure is the pressure produced by the collisions of particles in a liquid.
  • The pressure in liquids acts in all directions.

Factors Affecting Liquid Pressure

  • Liquid pressure increases with depth.
  • The extra weight of water above provides an increased force and hence an increased water pressure as depth increases.

Characteristics of Liquids

  • Liquids are incompressible, meaning they cannot be compressed.
  • Liquids can flow, making them fluids.
  • Particles in liquids are close together and able to move over each other, allowing them to flow.

Calculating Pressure in Liquids

  • The formula to calculate pressure in liquids is: Pressure = hρg, where h is the height of the liquid, ρ is the density of the liquid, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 N/kg).

Real-Life Applications

  • Dam walls need to be stronger at the bottom due to increased pressure with depth.
  • Divers need to be careful when descending into the water as the pressure of the water above them increases, exerting a greater force on their body.
  • Submarines need thick and strong reinforced hulls to tolerate the higher pressures at greater depths.

Key Concepts

  • Pressure: the force caused by particles hitting a container.
  • Flow: the ability of a substance to move freely.
  • Compressed: unable to be squashed.
  • Directions: liquid pressure acts in all directions.

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