Pressure in Liquids: Why It's Shape-Independent

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The pressure in liquids is independent of the shape of the container due to the fundamental principle that pressure is determined by the weight of the liquid above the measurement point divided by the area. This principle holds true regardless of the container's shape. However, changes in volume can affect pressure, as the overall weight of the liquid column above the measurement point may vary with volume adjustments.

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hi,
why is the presure in liquids not dependent to the shape of its container?
 
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Pressure is equal to the weight of the water above the point where it is being measured (divided by unit area), so shape couldn't make any difference.
 
russ_watters said:
Pressure is equal to the weight of the water above the point where it is being measured (divided by unit area), so shape couldn't make any difference.
but when the valum changes,the pressure will change.
 

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