5. Basics of Fluid Mechanics- 1 (Contnd.)
This chapter covers the basics of fluid mechanics with a focus on pressure measurement using manometers and the calculation of pressure differences in fluid systems. It presents various problems related to pressure in fluid tanks and manometers, detailing the steps to arrive at solutions using fundamental principles of fluid mechanics.
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What we have learnt
- Understanding the principles of pressure measurement in fluids.
- Application of differential manometers to calculate pressure differences.
- Importance of calculating pressure variations in fluid systems.
Key Concepts
- -- Pressure Measurement
- The process of determining the internal pressure of a fluid using manometers.
- -- Differential Manometer
- A device used to measure the difference in pressure between two points in a fluid system.
- -- Specific Gravity
- The ratio of the density of a fluid to the density of water, which helps in calculating pressures in fluid mechanics.
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