Microscopic Basis of Pascal's Principle
A hydraulic lift utilizes an incompressible fluid to transmit force. Which of the following provides the best microscopic explanation for the principle that pressure is transmitted equally throughout the fluid?
A
Particle collisions propagate forces in all directions
B
Thermal energy distributes pressure unevenly
C
Gravitational forces between particles equalize pressure
D
Electromagnetic fields align fluid particles uniformly
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