10.3 - Derivations of Hydrostatic Pressures
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What is the formula for hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Remember to include atmospheric pressure.
Describe how pressure acts on a horizontal surface.
💡 Hint: Think about the distribution pattern.
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What is hydrostatic pressure affected by?
💡 Hint: Think about the formula reflecting depth.
True or False: The center of pressure is always above the centroid of a submerged surface.
💡 Hint: Consider how the pressure acts on different areas.
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Design a stepwell considering seasonal fluctuation in water level, calculate the resultant forces using hydrostatic pressure principles.
💡 Hint: Evaluate forces at various depths based on the formula and integration techniques.
Evaluate a submerged circular plate under two fluid layers of different densities. Determine the net force and center of pressure.
💡 Hint: Break it down by calculating each fluid's contribution and superimpose their effects.
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