Pressure in liquids and gases

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Which change will increase the pressure beneath a liquid surface the most?

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Correct option: Increasing the depth of the liquid

Common mistakes: Confusing area with depth

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct option: Increasing the depth of the liquid

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Pressure in a liquid increases with depth, so increasing the depth increases the pressure the most.