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The greater the height to which water is being lifted, the greater the weight of the column of water that you are lifting (for a given cross-sectional area), and the greater the gravitational force which acts against the water pressure that drives the water upward. This is true regardless of the diameter of the pipe, because larger pipes give you more water pressure but also give you more water, and more weight, counteracting the pressure.

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What are some examples of fluids flowing from high pressure to low pressure?

Examples include blood flowing from arteries to veins in the circulatory system, water flowing from a high-elevation reservoir down a hill, and air moving from areas of high pressure to low pressure in the atmosphere.


Why is water a fluid that flows from high pressure to low pressure?

Water is a fluid that flows from high pressure to low pressure due to the principle of pressure gradient. The pressure difference between two points causes water to move from higher to lower pressure in order to equalize the pressure. This behavior follows the laws of fluid dynamics.


How does pressure move between areas of high and low pressure?

Pressure moves between areas of high and low pressure through the process of air molecules moving from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. This movement creates wind and helps to equalize pressure differences in the atmosphere.


What is the law that describes the movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure?

The law that describes the movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure is called the principle of wind flow, which states that air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure in order to equalize the pressure differences.


Is low pressure or high pressure stronger?

High pressure is stronger. Pressure is caused by the gas particles in a container hitting the sides of said container. At high pressure, the particles hit the sides of the container much more and therefore are pushing harder on the sides.

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Does water have a high or low pressure?

Water has a high pressure all the time.


What is low pressure and high pressure in water chiller unit?

In regards to a water chiller unit, the terms low pressure and high pressure refer to the compressor, which takes low pressure and compresses it into high pressure gas, which is then turned into a liquid to cool the unit.


What are the types of boiler?

fire tube & water tube . high pressure and low pressure. low capacity and high capacity.


In which direction does water move in a solution when there is a difference in osmotic pressure, from low to high?

In a solution with a difference in osmotic pressure, water moves from an area of low osmotic pressure to an area of high osmotic pressure.


What conditions are gases most soluble in water?

Gases are most soluble in water under conditions of low temperature and high pressure. Additionally, the solubility of gases in water is often influenced by the nature of the gas itself and its polarity.


When can water evaporate?

Water is evaporated at any temperature; a high pressure and a low pressure favors evaporation.


Is the water pressure high or low in the midnight zone?

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Does low pressure in a tornado cause buildings to explode as the tornado passes overhead?

No, buildings do not explode due to low pressure in a tornado. The destructive force in a tornado comes from high-speed winds and flying debris, not pressure differentials. Buildings may collapse or sustain damage from the strong winds and debris impact.


Does wind move from high to low or low to high pressure?

Wind moves from high pressure to low pressure. Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure in an attempt to equalize pressure differences.


What is good water pressure from a well?

The water pressure from a well is controlled by a pressure switch with a low setting of about 20 psi and a high setting of about 40 psi. It is adjustable for both high and low pressure and some wells, depending upon the pump capability will run from 40 psi low to 60 psi high.


Is the Pressure Low or High Today?

The pressure is low today.


What condition cause deviations from the ideal gas?

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