University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Fluid Mechanics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 390: Q12.12

Answer

The pressure increases with depth.

Work Step by Step

As we can see in equation 12.8, the pressure of a fluid increases with depth. The levees suffered more force per unit area near the bottom than near the top, and tended to rupture at the bottom first.
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