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Hydrostatic pressure

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest due to the weight of the fluid above it.

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