Pressure in a liquid is caused by the weight of the water column above a given point, which creates a force acting downward on submerged objects. When an object is placed in a liquid, it experiences pressure from all sides, including the bottom, due to the weight of the fluid above it. This pressure differential is essential for maintaining equilibrium; if the pressures on the top and bottom of a fluid element did not match, the fluid would flow, violating stability. Pascal's law explains that the pressure at different depths in a fluid is related to the height of the fluid column above. Understanding these principles clarifies why objects submerged in liquids feel pressure from below.