Fluids – Notes

Pressure

Pressure is the amount of force acting on a unit surface area.

Pressure is calculated by dividing force with area.

Like solids, all fluids exert pressure.

Matter that has a tendency to flow is termed as a fluid.

Dams can break down due to the force that is caused from the pressure of the water they contain.

Liquids exert equal pressure on all the sides of a container.

The pressure exerted by a liquid increases with the increase in the height of the liquid column.

The thick blanket of air that covers the earth is termed atmosphere.