2.9M views · 38K reactions | The hydrostatic paradox can be really counterintuitive. #science #paradox #problemsolving #chemistry | Steve Mould | Facebook

How can different amounts of water weigh the same? Through the physics-defying Hydrostatic Paradox. By focusing on the force directly above the piston and not accounting for the extra water in the first container, we could keep filling it up and nothing would change. This is known as Steven’s Law. But what happens when we use a container that doesn’t seem to obey this? | Steve Mould