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Water pressure experienced at a depth of 10 meters underwater is consistent regardless of whether the environment is open water or a cave-like system filled with water. The pressure is determined by the depth and the density of the fluid, which remains constant in both scenarios. Therefore, the local pressure does not change simply due to the presence of a cave, as the pressure in a fluid is directly proportional to its potential energy.

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If one was say 10 meters underwater but in a cave-like system, would you experience the same degree of water pressure compared to being 10 meters under open water? And why would this be?
Any help much appreciated, diagram attached as not sure if question makes sense
 

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I'm not quite sure, but I think there wouldn't be any difference. Otherwise, there would be pressure difference. It is as simple as putting a object with cave into the water which is not likely to change the local pressure.
 
If you mean you're in a cave also filled entirely with water then yes the pressure will be the same as the pressure in a fluid is proportional to its potential energy.
 

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