Law of Hydrostatic Pressure: What is the Significance of Height?

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The law of hydrostatic pressure is expressed as Ph = p * h * g, where h represents the height of the liquid column above a specific point. Height is significant because a greater liquid column increases the weight and, consequently, the pressure exerted at that depth. The formula indicates that pressure increases with depth due to the added weight of the liquid above. There is a noted confusion regarding notation, as p typically denotes pressure, while ρ is the standard symbol for density. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for correctly applying the hydrostatic pressure formula.
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Law of hydrostatic pressure is: Ph=p*h*g. That what I do not undestand is,why we care about the height?

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h is the height of the liquid column above the location where Ph is the pressure. More liquid above the location means more weight bearing down, so more pressure. The formula just means is that pressure is higher at greater depths.
 
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That is an unusual notation. Usually p means pressure. In your equation p means density which is usually represented by ρ. The equation usually reads P = ρgh
 

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