Practice - Equating Pressures between Points
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Practice Questions
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Define hydrostatic pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'static' means in this context.
What does a differential manometer measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'differential.'
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What is the primary function of a differential manometer?
💡 Hint: Consider its name and what it implies.
True or False: Hydrostatic pressure increases with depth.
💡 Hint: Think about gravity's role in fluid pressure.
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A cylindrical tank with a height of 10m is filled with 7m of water and 2.5m of oil (specific gravity 0.9). Calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank.
💡 Hint: Calculate contributions from both fluids separately for accuracy.
In a pressurized gas system, a manometer shows 1.5 meters of mercury above atmospheric pressure and 0.4 m of water below it. Find the pressure in atmosphere.
💡 Hint: Bear in mind to convert mercury pressure into appropriate units.
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