8.7 - Conclusion
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What happens to shear stress in a fluid at rest?
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What is absolute pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider where you start your measurement.
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What is the primary force acting on a fluid at rest?
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True or False: Gauge pressure is always higher than absolute pressure.
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A fluid is at rest in a tall cylindrical tank. Calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank if the fluid has a density of 1000 kg/m³ and a height of 5 meters.
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Describe how pressure measurements would differ at sea level versus on a mountain peak.
💡 Hint: Consider how altitude influences atmospheric pressure.
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