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Explain the relationship between the depth in a fluid and the pressure at that depth.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The pressure exerted in the fluid at that depth is given by :


P=\rho * g* h..............(1)

Where


\rho is the density of the fluid

g is the acceleration due to gravity

h is the depth of the fluid

It is clear from equation (1) that the pressure exerted in the fluid is directly proportional to the depth in a fluid. As the depth increases, the pressure will also increase.

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