An interesting problem in fluid mechanics, with significant educational importance, is the classic
hydrostatic paradox. The hydrostatic paradox states the fact that in different shaped containers,
with the same base area, which are filled with a liquid of the same height, the applied force by the
liquid on the base of each container is exactly the same. However, if the shape of the container is
different, the amount of the liquid (and as a consequence the weight) can greatly vary. In this
paper, a simple explanation of the hydrostatic paradox, specifically designed and implemented for
educational purposes regarding secondary education, is provided.