P1.3.4 - Liquid pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is liquid pressure?
A
The pressure in a liquid due to the weight of liquid above it
2
Q
The pressure in a liquid in a container…
A
only depends upon the depth below the surface
3
Q
How do you calculate liquid pressure?
A
Pressure = height x density x gravitational field strength
4
Q
What is the gravitational field strength of the Earth?
A
10N/kg
5
Q
As you swim deeper in a swimming pool, what happens to your eardrums?
A
There is a greater pressure on your eardrums
