1.4.2 - Flow Classification
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Define a static fluid.
💡 Hint: Think about the word 'static' in general.
What is the equation for hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Remember the variables relate to the conditions of a fluid in rest.
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What defines a static fluid?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions of the fluid.
True or False: The pressure increases with depth in a static fluid.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship of force and area.
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A rectangular dam gate measuring 6m by 4m is submerged. How do you calculate the force on it due to hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider the average pressure due to the rectangle's submerged depth.
An object submerged in a fluid is experiencing buoyancy. Determine how the angle of a triangular area affects the center of pressure.
💡 Hint: Use geometric principles to discuss how pressure distribution changes.
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