1.4.3 - Pressure Distribution Description
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Define hydrostatic pressure in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about pressure as it relates to fluid depth.
What is the formula for hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Recall the variables involved in this equation.
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What is the hydrostatic pressure at a depth of 10 meters in water?
💡 Hint: Remember the density of water and use the appropriate units.
True or False: Capillarity causes liquids to rise in narrow tubes.
💡 Hint: Think about how plants draw water from the ground.
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Calculate the force exerted by a rectangular plate measuring 2m by 4m submerged at a depth of 3m in water. Use g = 9.81 m/s² and ρ = 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Use the pressure formula to find average pressure first.
An inclined manometer reads a height difference of 0.2 meters when connected to a gas line. Calculate the gauge pressure, knowing the oil specific gravity is 0.9.
💡 Hint: Use the height difference and oil's density for calculations.
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