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9. Measurement of Pressure and Hydrostatic Forces

The chapter discusses the measurement of pressure in fluid mechanics, focusing on manometers and pressure distributions on inclined surfaces. Key applications of hydrostatics include determining forces on submerged surfaces and how these principles apply to various devices like differential manometers and U-tube manometers. Important concepts such as pressure equilibrium and the principles governing manometer operation are elaborated upon.

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Sections

  • 9

    Fluid Mechanics

    This section covers the principles of fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on hydrostatic pressure distribution, manometers, and their applications in measuring pressure.

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  • 9.1.1

    Measurement Of Pressure And Hydrostatic Forces

    This section covers the measurement of fluid pressure using devices such as manometers and discusses the applications of fluid statics, particularly focusing on hydrostatic forces acting on submerged surfaces.

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  • 9.1.2

    Applications Of Fluid At Rest

    This section explores the applications of hydrostatic pressure in fluid mechanics, focusing on manometers and pressure distributions on inclined surfaces.

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  • 9.1.3

    Manometers

    This section introduces manometers as devices used to measure pressure in fluids, explaining their functions, types, and applications.

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  • 9.1.4

    Differential Manometer

    The differential manometer is a device used to measure the pressure difference between two points in a fluid system without the need for absolute pressure values.

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  • 9.1.5

    Applications Of Hydrostatics

    This section explores the practical applications of hydrostatics, specifically focusing on manometers and pressure distributions on inclined surfaces.

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  • 9.1.6

    Summary

    This section covers the applications of hydrostatic pressure, specifically focusing on manometers and differential manometers used for measuring pressure in fluid mechanics.

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  • 9.2

    Pressure Measurements

    This section discusses pressure measurements using manometers, including differential and inclined types, and the principles behind hydrostatic pressure applications.

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  • 9.2.1

    Piezometer

    The section elaborates on piezometers as tools for measuring fluid pressure using liquid columns.

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  • 9.2.2

    Inclined Manometer

    This section focuses on inclined manometers, devices used to measure pressure in fluids, including their principles of operation and applications.

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  • 9.2.3

    Differential Manometers

    Differential manometers are devices used to measure the pressure difference between two points in a fluid system, leveraging concepts from fluid mechanics.

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  • 9.2.4

    Inverted U Tube Manometer

    This section discusses the principles and applications of inverted U-tube manometers in measuring pressure differences in fluid mechanics.

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  • 9.2.5

    Micro Manometers

    Micro manometers are devices used for measuring pressure differences in fluids, specifically designed to amplify low-pressure readings.

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References

ch5 part a.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Manometers are simple devic...
  • Differential manometers mea...
  • Pressure exerted on submerg...

Final Test

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