10.3.1 - Basic Principles of Hydrostatic Force
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Define hydrostatic pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about how weight contributes to pressure.
What is the center of pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider the centroid of the area.
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What increases hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider why the pressure at the bottom of a pool is higher than at the surface.
True or False: The center of pressure is always above the centroid.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure varies with depth.
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A rectangular submerged surface is 2 m wide and 4 m high. Calculate the hydrostatic force when the water density is 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for hydrostatic force and consider the area.
Analyze a dam with varying surface shapes below the water line. Outline how you would calculate the force acting on it.
💡 Hint: Think about how to break the problem into manageable sections, considering different depths.
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