8. - Pressure Field when Fluid is at Rest
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Practice Questions
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Define gauge pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure is compared to what we typically feel around us.
What happens to pressure when you go deeper underwater?
💡 Hint: Consider how the weight of fluids above contributes to pressure.
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What does gauge pressure measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what most pressure gauges indicate.
True or False: The pressure in a fluid at rest varies with respect to horizontal planes.
💡 Hint: Think about how depth affects pressure differently.
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If the atmospheric pressure is 101.3 kPa, and the gauge pressure at a certain point underwater is 50 kPa, what is the absolute pressure at that point?
💡 Hint: Remember to use the gauge pressure relative to atmospheric to find the absolute value!
A tank is filled with water that is 5 meters deep. Calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank.
💡 Hint: Use the specific weight of water and the depth to calculate the pressure.
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