1.3 - Pressure is always perpendicular to the surface
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What happens to fluid pressure as you go deeper underwater?
💡 Hint: Think about why submarines have limits.
What direction does pressure act in a fluid?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between pressure and surfaces.
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Which statement correctly describes how pressure changes with depth in a fluid?
💡 Hint: Consider the force applied by the fluid column above.
True or False: Pressure in a fluid acts in the same direction as gravity.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure interacts with surfaces.
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A cylindrical tank has water filled to a depth of 15 meters. Calculate the pressure at the bottom and at a depth of 5 meters.
💡 Hint: Use the specific weight of water for the calculations.
Explain why the design of submarines must take into account the increase in pressure as they dive deeper.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of pressure on materials.
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