6.2 - Triangle Properties
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What is the formula for calculating pressure at a depth 'h' in a fluid?
💡 Hint: Think about the factors that contribute to pressure in a fluid.
Define what is meant by 'buoyant force'.
💡 Hint: Consider what pushes upwards against the weight of the submerged object.
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What happens to pressure as you dive deeper into a fluid?
💡 Hint: Consider what is pushing down from above.
True or False: The center of pressure always lies below the centroid.
💡 Hint: Think about how depth influences pressure distribution.
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A rectangular gate with a height of 4m is submerged in water. What is the resultant force acting on the gate?
💡 Hint: Split the calculation into different pressure components.
Determine the center of pressure for an inclined triangle with a base of 3m and height of 2m submerged.
💡 Hint: Find the centroid first. What would the dimensions be in relation to each axis?
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