10.2.2 - Pressure Distribution on Various Surfaces
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Explain hydrostatic pressure in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about fluid behavior in wells.
What is the formula for hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Remember the components of pressure.
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What does hydrostatic pressure depend on?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between depth and pressure.
True or False: The center of pressure is always above the centroid of a submerged surface.
💡 Hint: Recall the position of pressure on submerged surfaces.
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Calculate the center of pressure for a vertical plate submerged in water, 2m high, considering varying pressure.
💡 Hint: Remember that pressure changes with depth when integrating.
Design a small dam wall intended for a reservoir; how would the pressure distribution affect its shape and structure? Discuss safety factors.
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure visibility changes with depth and potential overflow scenarios.
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