Chapter 10.1, Problem 1PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Thegiven columns of liquid are to be arrangedin order of increasing pressure they exert.

Concept Introduction:

Pressure is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.

The pressure applied by a column of fluid is calculated as follows:

$P=hdg$

Here, d is the density of the fluid in ${\text{kg/m}}^3$, g is the gravitational constant, and h is the height of the column in meters.

The pressure exerted by a column of fluid is directly proportional to the height of the column.