Is the pressure everywhere on the inflated fluid pad the same?

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The discussion centers on the pressure distribution within an inflated fluid pad, concluding that pressure reaches equilibrium when the weight is stable. Specifically, points X and Y demonstrate stable pressure levels, confirming that the pressure is uniform across the pad once equilibrium is achieved. The answer to the posed question is definitively A, indicating that pressure is indeed the same everywhere on the inflated fluid pad.

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Homework Statement
Adding weight on an inflated air pad, does the pressure on any point of the pad would be the same?
Relevant Equations
P=F/A
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I guess the pressure would reach equilibrium after the weight is stable, that is when points X and Y are stable. So, the answer should be A?
 
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