Question

what is the difference between the pressure exerted by a solid and that by a liquid

Answer 1

Answer:

Solids:-

• Pressure of solids occurs only due to the weight of the solid
• The pressure due to solids only appears at the bottom of the solid.

Liquids:-

• Pressure of liquid occurs due to both weight and movement of the liquid molecules.
• The liquid pressure acts on the sides of the liquid as well as the bottom.