8.7.1 - Summary of Key Concepts
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Define gauge pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure is measured compared to the surrounding atmosphere.
What does a control volume represent in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider why you'd want to isolate a specific area.
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What happens to pressure as depth increases in a static fluid?
💡 Hint: Think about why deeper water feels heavier.
True or False: Gauge pressure can be negative.
💡 Hint: Remember what gauges measure.
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Calculate the gauge pressure at a depth of 5 m in fresh water. The atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa and water density is 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of gauge pressure and the formula involving fluid density and gravity.
You have a vacuum pressure of -20 kPa. What is the absolute pressure, assuming atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship of absolute pressure with atmospheric and vacuum pressure.
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