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if you dive deep into a pool, you may need to pop your ears due to the hydrostatic pressure. in what direction is the force of this hydrostatic pressure? (1 point)
o a downward force
o an upward force
o a sideways force
o a force in all directions
Hydrostatic pressure acts equally in all directions. This is a fundamental property of fluids at rest. When you dive deep into a pool, the water (a fluid) exerts pressure on your body (including your ears) from all sides (downward, upward, sideways etc.), which is why you may need to "pop" your ears.
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a force in all directions