2.3.6 - Fluid Dynamics in Ships
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Practice Questions
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Define buoyancy and give an example.
💡 Hint: Think about how objects behave when placed in water.
What is Pascal's Law in simple terms?
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure behaves in a sealed container.
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What principle states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure behaves in a closed pipe.
True or False: Buoyancy is the force that allows ships to float.
💡 Hint: Consider how the weight of the water displaced compares to the weight of the ship.
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A cylindrical tank with a 2-meter diameter is filled with water. If the tank is rotated, resulting in a surface height of 0.5 meters, calculate the acceleration of the water at the edge of the tank.
💡 Hint: Use your understanding of the relationship between height and angular velocity in forced vortices.
Design a ship hull that maximizes buoyancy while minimizing drag in a specific fluid condition. Discuss the implications of your design choices.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world ships and how their designs relate to performance.
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