1.5 - Motivation: Bhakra Nangal Dam
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What happens to pressure as you dive deeper into water?
💡 Hint: Think about what's above the diver.
Define fluid statics in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider water not moving.
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What happens to fluid pressure as depth increases?
💡 Hint: Consider scuba divers and submarines for perspective.
True or False: The pressure at a certain depth is the same in all directions.
💡 Hint: Think about balloon pressure.
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A cylindrical dam has a radius of 10m and a height of 50m. Calculate the total water pressure exerted on the base of the dam when full.
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the area of the base first.
Explain the implications of neglecting pressure calculations in dam engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider past disasters and the importance of safety in engineering.
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