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What is lateral pressure?


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  1. Lateral pressure is the pressure exerted in the horizontal direction or lateral direction by a substance.
  2. This form of pressure is known as fluid pressure since it is exerted by a fluid.
  3. The pressure imposed by a fluid whenever it is held inside a container would be known as fluid pressure.

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