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What is lateral pressure? Why is the net lateral pressure acting on a body immersed in a liquid zero?
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Lateral pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a fluid on the sides of an object submerged in it. This pressure acts perpendicular to the surface of the object and is a result of the fluid's weight and the force of gravity acting on it. Show more…
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