Practice Alignment of Gravity with Coordinate Axes - 8.3.1 | 8. Pressure Field when Fluid is at Rest | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What happens to shear stress when a fluid is at rest?

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of static fluids.

Question 2

Easy

How is pressure defined mathematically?

💡 Hint: Consider the formula for pressure.

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Question 1

What is the pressure in a static fluid?

  • Varies with velocity
  • Increases with depth
  • Depends on surface tension

💡 Hint: Think about how depth influences fluid pressure.

Question 2

Gauge pressure is measured relative to which reference point?

  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Absolute zero

💡 Hint: Consider your definitions of gauge and absolute pressure.

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Question 1

A water tank 15 meters high is fully filled. Calculate the absolute pressure at the base if atmospheric pressure is 101.325 kPa and the density of water is 1000 kg/m³.

💡 Hint: Consider both hydrostatic pressure and how it combines with atmospheric pressure.

Question 2

Explain the significance of understanding gauge pressure for pneumatic systems used in machinery.

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of pressure variations in industrial applications.

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