1.7 - Pascal's law: Pressure variation with direction
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What happens to pressure as you dive deeper into water?
💡 Hint: Think of what is above you when you go deeper.
What is Pascal's law?
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure is applied in a liquid.
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What is the relationship between pressure and depth in fluids?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens when you dive deeper.
True or False: Pressure in a fluid acts in a horizontal direction.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction in which pressure is applied.
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A diver descends 30 meters in water. Calculate the increase in pressure they experience compared to the surface. (Use ρ = 1000 kg/m³ and g = 9.81 m/s².)
💡 Hint: Remember to use the formula P = ρgh for calculating pressure change.
Discuss the design considerations for a dam based on the variation of pressure with depth. Provide examples of how pressure influences structural choices.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to structures under various loads and the reasons for safety factors.
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