Practice Definitions and Measurement - 8.2.1 | 8. Pressure Field when Fluid is at Rest | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define gauge pressure and how it differs from absolute pressure.

💡 Hint: Remember the reference point for gauge pressure.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the significance of hydrostatic pressure in fluid mechanics.

💡 Hint: Consider where you would see hydrostatic pressure in nature.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which type of pressure is measured relative to atmospheric pressure?

  • Absolute Pressure
  • Gauge Pressure
  • Vacuum Pressure

💡 Hint: What does gauge refer to in this measurement?

Question 2

True or False: Hydrostatic pressure is constant across horizontal planes in a fluid at rest.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how pressure behaves without movement.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A liquid with a density of 850 kg/m³ is contained in a vertical cylinder 15 meters high. Calculate the pressure at the bottom of the cylinder.

💡 Hint: Apply the hydrostatic formula at the bottom.

Question 2

Explain how altering the tube diameter affects liquid height in capillary action when using two different tubes.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between gravity and surface tension.

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