Hydrostatic Pressure
Δp = ρ·g·h
What it says
The pressure in a static fluid increases linearly with depth due to the weight of the fluid column above.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
ΔP | Pressure increase (Pa) | M L^-1 T^-2 |
ρ | Fluid density (kg/m^3) | M L^-3 |
g | Gravitational acceleration (9.80665 m/s^2) | L T^-2 |
h | Depth (m) | L |
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