Pressure Exerted by Liquids
Pressure Exerted by Liquids: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Fluid, Pressure Exerted by Water at the Bottom, Pressure Exerted by Water on the Walls of the Container & Pressure Exerted by Water on the Points at the Same Depth etc.
Important Questions on Pressure Exerted by Liquids
Justify the statement that liquid exerts equal pressure at the same depth in a static liquid.

What is the reason behind liquids exerting pressure on the walls of the container?

Pressure exerted by water at the bottom of the container depends on the height of its water column.


Gases and liquids are commonly called as fluids.

Define liquid pressure. Demonstrate an activity which shows liquids exert equal pressure at the same depth in static liquid.

Why is pressure the same at the same depth?

As depth of water increases the pressure of water gradually increases.

The pressure exerted by a liquid is _____ with its depth.

How will you prove that liquids exert equal pressure at same depth?

Pressure exented by the liquids on the walls of the container depends upon

The liquids will exert pressure on the sides of the container only.

In which of the following directions, the pressure by liquid acts upon?

The liquids will not exert pressure on the side of the container, but will exert pressure on the outside of the container.

Mention an experiment to show that the pressure is applied by liquid on the walls of the container.

Depict a scenario where the pressure exerted by points at same levels are same.

A plastic water bottle has two different hole at same height. Then the water flowing out of the two holes will be _____.


How do water exerts pressure on the walls of the container?

