7.6.2 - Fluid Pressure Consideration
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What does it mean for a fluid to be at rest?
💡 Hint: Think about motion and forces.
State one application of Pascal’s law.
💡 Hint: Think about systems that multiply force.
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What happens to pressure as you go deeper into a fluid?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship defined by P = ρgh.
Pascal's Law states that fluid pressure is:
💡 Hint: Think about how a syringe works.
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If a container holds water to a height of 15 meters, calculate the pressure at the bottom of the container. Assume the density of water is 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the units used for calculations.
Explain how neglecting shear stress can impact engineering designs, especially in fluid containment.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios in which fluids are in motion.
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