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When asked by teacher that where does the water filled in a bucket exert pressure, one student answered at bottom of the bucket' but another student said 'on the sides of the bucket' Give your comment

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To answer the question about where the water in a bucket exerts pressure, we can break it down step by step: ### Step 1: Understanding Pressure Pressure is defined as the force exerted per unit area. In the case of water in a bucket, the weight of the water creates a force that acts on the surfaces of the bucket. ### Step 2: Analyzing the Bucket When a bucket is filled with water, the water exerts pressure in all directions due to gravity. This means that the water will exert pressure not only downward on the bottom of the bucket but also against the sides of the bucket. ...
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