Hydrostatic Pressure

Introduction to Hydrostatic Pressure

Hydrostatic pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity. The pressure is determined by the density of the fluid (ρ), the acceleration due to gravity (g), and the height (h). This formula, P = ρgh, calculates the hydrostatic pressure.

Parameter Usage:

• ρ = density of the fluid
• g = acceleration due to gravity
• h = height of the fluid column

Output:

• P = hydrostatic pressure

Data Validation:

The numerical values for density and height should be greater than zero.

Summary

This calculator provides the hydrostatic pressure given the density of the fluid, acceleration due to gravity, and the height of the fluid column.