8.1.2 - Forces Acting on the Control Volume
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Define 'Control Volume'.
💡 Hint: Think about a volume that has fluid flowing in and out.
What is gauge pressure?
💡 Hint: It’s the pressure you feel when you inflate a tire.
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What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: It's a concept in fluid dynamics.
True or False: Pressure acts parallel to fluid surfaces.
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids behave under pressure.
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Calculate the gauge pressure at a depth of 10 meters in water. Given density (ρ) of water is 1000 kg/m³ and g = 9.81 m/s².
💡 Hint: Apply the basic hydrostatic pressure formula.
Explain how the concepts of gauge versus absolute pressure apply in high-altitude environments, such as mountain climbing.
💡 Hint: Consider how gases behave with change in elevation.
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