2.3 - Fluid Mechanics Problem Solving
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Practice Questions
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What is surface tension in fluids?
💡 Hint: Think about it as the skin on the surface of the water.
Explain equilibrium in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider a balanced scale.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of surface tension in fluids?
💡 Hint: Think about how liquids behave on a surface.
True or False: The metacentric height is not relevant to stability in ships.
💡 Hint: Remember the balance principle in ships.
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Challenge Problems
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A fluid with a density of 850 kg/m³ is in a container with fluid at 1200 kg/m³. Calculate the height difference in two connected manometers if the pressure is 5 kPa.
💡 Hint: Consider the pressure imbalance due to both fluid densities.
A ship with a metacentric height of 0.4 meters has a period of rolling of 15 seconds. Calculate the radius of gyration.
💡 Hint: Recall the formulas that relate oscillation to stable fluid behavior.
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