11.3.1 - Forces in a Fluid at Rest
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What is pressure in a fluid determined by?
💡 Hint: Think about how weight affects pressure.
Define buoyant force.
💡 Hint: It relates to Archimedes principle.
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What is the formula for pressure in fluid?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between pressure, fluid density and depth.
True or False: The buoyant force is always equal to the weight of the object.
💡 Hint: Consider why something can float or sink.
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An object weighing 200 N is submerged in water. Calculate the volume of water it displaces.
💡 Hint: Use the weight of the displaced fluid to find volume.
A ship has a center of gravity located 2m below its metacenter. Discuss the stability advantages this may provide.
💡 Hint: Consider how balance functions with height differences.
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