Introduction


Pascal's principle

 

Behaviour of compressed liquids

A model for liquids

The concept of pressure


Stevin's law

 

Pressure and gravity

Pressure, gravity and forces on liquid surface

Forces on the walls


Archimedes’ principle

 

Forces on a submerged body

Equilibrium of a submerged body

Mixing liquids


Boyle's experiments

 

Hydrostatics for studying gases