Pressure in Liquids
Investigating pressure variation with depth in liquids and its dependence on density.
Key Questions
- Predict how pressure changes as a submarine dives deeper into the ocean.
- Analyze the factors that determine the pressure at a certain depth in a liquid.
- Explain why dams are built wider at their base than at their top.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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