1.2.1 - Experimental Setup Description
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Define hydrostatic pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about what pressure means in terms of fluid depth.
What does Pascal's law state?
💡 Hint: Consider applications where pressure is transferred, such as hydraulic systems.
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What is the main use of a hydrostatic bench?
💡 Hint: Recall what instruments are associated with the setup.
Pascal's Law states that pressure changes applied to an enclosed fluid are transmitted uniformly throughout the fluid.
💡 Hint: Consider how hydraulic systems work.
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A cylindrical tank with water is 10 m in height. Calculate the pressure at the base of the tank and the equivalent gauge pressure (P_g).
💡 Hint: Use the standard pressure depth formula.
Design a floating device that keeps stability despite varying fluid depths, considering factors like buoyancy and material density.
💡 Hint: Balance the forces and maintain the center of buoyancy.
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