Describe how the pressure beneath the surface of a liquid changes with depth and with density.
Complete the word equation defining pressure in liquids.
Pressure in a liquid is the _________ of the liquid × gravitational field strength × change in _________.
Higher Only
Figure 1 shows a pairs of identical objects in a column of liquid. One column is fresh water, and one column is salt water.
State which object, P or Q, experiences the highest pressure and explain your reason.
Higher Only
Figure 2 shows the same pair of identical objects but the containers have been changed and both now contain fresh water.
State which object, R or S, experiences the lowest pressure and explain your reason.
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