1.1.2 - Fluid Statics Applications: Example Problems
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Practice Questions
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Define hydrostatic pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about fluids and their weight.
What is the formula for calculating pressure in a fluid?
💡 Hint: Consider fluid density, gravity, and height.
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What is hydrostatic pressure calculated from?
💡 Hint: Remember the equation P = ρgh.
True or False: Buoyancy is always equal to the weight of the submerged fluid.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when an object is placed in water.
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A gate of height 1 meter has water exerting pressure on it at various depths. Calculate the total force acting on the gate and locate the position where this force acts.
💡 Hint: Remember pressure is depth-dependent, calculate forces accordingly.
A manometer connected to a gas pipe shows a 150 mm rise with mercury of specific gravity 13.6. Calculate the pressure in the gas line.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between heights and pressure differences.
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