7.5 - Pressure in Fluids
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Define what pressure is.
💡 Hint: Think about how force and area relate.
What is a fluid?
💡 Hint: Remember, liquids and gases are both included.
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What is pressure?
💡 Hint: Think of the definition of pressure.
Hydrostatic pressure increases with depth
💡 Hint: Recall the formula P = hρg.
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Calculate the hydrostatic pressure at a depth of 5 meters in seawater (density = 1025 kg/m³).
💡 Hint: Use the values provided and remember the formula.
Describe how barometers are related to atmospheric pressure and why they are used in weather forecasting.
💡 Hint: Think about how lower pressure can relate to stormy weather.
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