1.3 - Calculating pressure and force
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula to calculate hydrostatic pressure at a depth?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between pressure, depth, and density.
How do you find the centroid of an elliptical area?
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of ellipses regarding their geometry.
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What is hydrostatic pressure dependent on?
💡 Hint: Think about the formula P = ρgh.
The resultant force on a submerged surface is based on which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces operate on submerged objects.
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Challenge Problems
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A gate experiences a pressure of 8000 Pa at the centroid and has a width of 3 meters. Calculate the resultant force on the gate.
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate area based on the gate's dimensions.
You have a rectangular surface measuring 2m by 3m submerged at a depth of 5m in water. Calculate the pressure at the centroid and the resultant force.
💡 Hint: Evaluate step by step to ensure accuracy.
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