8.1.5 - Force Components due to Pressure
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What type of pressure is measured above atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure is measured in everyday devices like tire gauges.
What happens to shear stress when fluid is at rest?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting on the fluid surfaces.
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What is the primary force acting on a fluid at rest within a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider what forces are present when the fluid isn’t moving.
True or False: Gauge pressure can be negative.
💡 Hint: Think about measuring pressure in a vacuum.
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Calculate the absolute pressure at a depth of 10 meters of water. Given that the density of water is 1000 kg/m³ and atmospheric pressure is 101.3 kPa.
💡 Hint: Remember to add atmospheric pressure to the hydrostatic pressure.
If the gauge pressure in a tire is 35 psi, what is the absolute pressure assuming atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi?
💡 Hint: Always add atmospheric pressure to get absolute pressure.
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