Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Description

Pressure is caused by the random thermal motion of the particles within a liquid or a gas.  In this video, we’ll look at some of the effects and uses of these random motions, such as why lifting a car might not be as difficult as you think, why swimming can do funny things to your ears, and why some objects float while others sink.

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Key Words

liquid, surface, gas, area, density, pascal, pressure, height, force, float, gravitational field strength, sink, newton, upthrust, fluid, submerge, normal, atmospheric pressure, right angles, air pressure, perpendicular