If a gas, such as hydrogen, is pressurized into an air tight container, a force in terms of pascals (or whatever unit you want to use) is exerted, correct? That is what pushes against every surface within the container. But what I don't understand is how the gas can constantly push against the walls without being supplied more energy. Does the force of pressure not need energy, or am I missing something? What about when the force is used to move something, such as in a hydraulics system?
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