10.2.1 - Pressure Calculations on Surfaces
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Practice Questions
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What is hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure changes with depth.
How does pressure act on a horizontal surface?
💡 Hint: Consider the formula for pressure.
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What is the formula for hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about the components that contribute to total pressure.
True or False: The center of pressure is always located above the centroid of a submerged surface.
💡 Hint: Consider the distribution of pressure on the surface.
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A large cylindrical tank is filled with water 10 meters deep. Calculate the hydrostatic pressure at a point 8 meters below the surface and the total force acting on the curved surface of the cylinder.
- Assume diameter is 4 meters.
💡 Hint: Remember to find the area of the curved surface and include atmospheric pressure in your calculations.
A vertical gate measuring 3m x 2m is submerged in water at a depth of 6 meters. Determine the center of pressure and the total hydrostatic force on the gate.
- What is the formula used and how do we relate the center of pressure to its centroid?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between depth, area, and pressure distribution.
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