Question

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2 The opposite figure shows a triangular prism which is
submerged in water basin, at which of the points (x, y, z)
is pressure the highest ? And why?​

Answer 1

The highest pressure is located at points x & y.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pressure will be greater at the X & y points, because they are at a deeper distance than the Z point. We must remember that the pressure is a function of the depth of the fluid, and is expressed by the following equation.

`P = densi*g*h\\where\\densi = density [kg/m^3]\\g = gravity [m/s^2]\\h = elevation [m]`

The pressure is always measured with respect to the liquid level towards the depth of the fluid, so at greater depth greater pressure