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Fill in the blank to complete the foundational statement describing pressure in fluids
publish date: 2026/05/20 22:35:54.950233 UTC
Pressure at any depth in a fluid at rest acts with equal magnitude in (1) directions.
Correct Answer
(1) all
Explanation
Because molecules in a fluid are in continuous, random motion and free to slide past one another, any pressure applied or exerted within a static fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide