B Is water pressure on an inclined wall less than the weight of the water?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and the weight of water acting on an inclined wall in a vessel. Hydrostatic pressure is defined as a function of depth and acts perpendicular to the wall, while weight is a force that acts vertically. Participants clarify that the diagram presented is incorrect, with pressure and weight symbols misrepresented, and emphasize that pressure does not have a specific direction. The conversation highlights that weight is not directly relevant to calculating the forces on the wall, as pressure is defined at a point and does not have volume. Ultimately, the importance of understanding hydrostatic pressure over weight in this context is reinforced.
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Mike_bb said:
##F2## is pressure force on surface of inclined plane.
That's consistent with the formula in post #22, but not consistent with the diagram in that post.
 
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A.T. said:
That's consistent with the formula in post #22, but not consistent with the diagram in that post.
Yes. My diagram isn't correct.
 

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