Do liquids need to be continuous and in an open system to transmit forces?

Liquids do not need to be continuous and in an open system to transmit forces; they can transmit forces in a closed system as well. The key principle is that liquids transmit pressure changes throughout their volume, regardless of whether they are in an open or closed environment. However, for effective force transmission, the liquid must remain incompressible and maintain continuity to facilitate the transfer of pressure.