7 - Average Pressure Calculation Example
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What is the hydrostatic pressure at a depth of 2 meters in water?
💡 Hint: Use the equation P = ρgh.
State the formula for calculating the resultant force on a horizontal surface.
💡 Hint: Remember pressure is constant over a horizontal plane.
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What is the formula for hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Remember how pressure changes with depth.
True or False: The center of pressure is always located at the centroid of the object.
💡 Hint: Consider the varying nature of pressure with depth.
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Describe a real-world application where understanding hydrostatic pressure is vital.
💡 Hint: Think about water accumulation and stability.
Imagine a tank with a triangular side submerged. How would you generalize the process of calculating the resultant force?
💡 Hint: Consider how the shape affects depth and pressure.
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