Why Does Volume Not Affect Hydrostatic Pressure? | Dave

calgaryguy · May 10, 2010

One of the six conditions of hydrostatic pressure is said to be that the volume of the liquid does not affect the hydrostatic pressure.
Can anyone explain why?
Thanks
Dave

russ_watters · May 10, 2010

Welcome to pf.

What is pressure? What about the definition implies volume matters?

Why Does Volume Not Affect Hydrostatic Pressure? | Dave

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