Practice Pressure Variations in Compressible Fluids - 2 | 4. Introduction to Barometers | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a barometer measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what is in the atmosphere around us.

Question 2

Easy

Define gauge pressure.

💡 Hint: Consider what pressure means in everyday terms.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a barometer primarily measure?

  • Water pressure
  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Oil pressure

💡 Hint: Think about the pressure related to the air.

Question 2

True or False: An isothermal process occurs with a constant temperature.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what 'isothermal' means literally.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A barometer reads an atmospheric pressure of 740 mm of Hg. What is the equivalent pressure in Pascals?

💡 Hint: You will convert mm to meters and use the density of mercury.

Question 2

If a certain manometer shows 30 m of water, calculate the gauge pressure in Pascal.

💡 Hint: Consider using the density of water: 9800 N/m³.

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