Pressure Gradient

A pressure gradient refers to the difference in pressure between two areas. In simple terms, it's like a slope where one side has higher pressure than the other. This difference causes air or fluid to move from the high-pressure area to the low-pressure area, similar to how water flows downhill. Pressure gradients are essential in various fields, including meteorology, where they help drive wind patterns, or in engineering, affecting how fluids flow through pipes. Understanding pressure gradients helps us grasp many natural phenomena and processes in our environment.