Pressure in Liquids: Why It's Shape-Independent

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Pressure in liquids is determined by the weight of the liquid above the measurement point, making it independent of the container's shape. This principle means that regardless of the container's design, the pressure at a specific depth remains constant. However, changes in volume can affect pressure, as they alter the amount of liquid above the measurement point. The relationship between pressure and depth is crucial for understanding fluid mechanics. Thus, while shape does not influence pressure, volume changes do have an impact.
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hi,
why is the presure in liquids not dependant 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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