1.4 - Definitions and applications in fluid statics
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What happens to fluid pressure as you dive deeper underwater?
💡 Hint: Think about the weight of the water above you.
State Pascal's Law in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how a hydraulic lift works.
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What law states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions?
💡 Hint: Recall the principle related to hydraulic systems.
True or False: Pressure increases with depth in a fluid.
💡 Hint: Think about why divers need pressure suits.
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A dam has a water depth of 20 meters. If the density of water is 1000 kg/m³, calculate the pressure exerted at the base of the dam.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for pressure based on depth.
If two objects of different densities are submerged at the same depth, which will experience a greater buoyant force, and why?
💡 Hint: Remember what Archimedes’ principle states about buoyant force.
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