Question

Explain the variation of the pressure exerted by liquid with respect to the following factors.

1. Amount of liquid
2. Depth
3. Shape and size of the container

Answer 1

The variation of pressure exerted by liquid with respect to the above factors can be given by,

1. Pressure in a liquid increase with the amount of liquid.
2. Pressure in a liquid increase with depth.
3. The pressure of the liquid is independent of the shape and size of the container.