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The pressure exerted by a body of water at rest. The hydrostatic head of fresh water is 0.433 psi per foot of height. Those of other liquids may be determined by comparing their gravities with the gravity of water. See pressure gradient.

terms/hydrostatic_head.txt · Last modified: 2023/11/22 08:41 by 127.0.0.1