Hydrostatic Pressure vs. Depth (Stevin’s Law)

Theory

Hydrostatic pressure: $p=p_{atm}+\rho gh$. Pressure depends only on depth and density — not on the container’s shape. Every 10 m of water adds about 1 atm.

What to observe

• At the same depth, the denser liquid gives a higher pressure.

Try this

• Drag the sensors up and down.
• Change gravity.

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