Practice Basic Principles of Hydrostatic Force - 10.3.1 | 10. Introduction to Stepwells | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define hydrostatic pressure.

💡 Hint: Think about how weight contributes to pressure.

Question 2

Easy

What is the center of pressure?

💡 Hint: Consider the centroid of the area.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What increases hydrostatic pressure?

  • Depth
  • Width
  • Temperature

💡 Hint: Consider why the pressure at the bottom of a pool is higher than at the surface.

Question 2

True or False: The center of pressure is always above the centroid.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how pressure varies with depth.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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