8.3.1 - Alignment of Gravity with Coordinate Axes
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What happens to shear stress when a fluid is at rest?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of static fluids.
How is pressure defined mathematically?
💡 Hint: Consider the formula for pressure.
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What is the pressure in a static fluid?
💡 Hint: Think about how depth influences fluid pressure.
Gauge pressure is measured relative to which reference point?
💡 Hint: Consider your definitions of gauge and absolute pressure.
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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.
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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