Practice Applications Of Fluid At Rest (9.1.2) - Measurement of Pressure and Hydrostatic Forces

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Question 1.
What is a manometer used for?
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Think about pressure measurement devices you have studied.
Question 2.
What is the simplest type of manometer?
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Remember the basic type of a manometric device.
3Question 3.
What does a manometer measure?
- Velocity
- Length
- Pressure
- Volume
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Think about fluid dynamics and what needs to be measured.
4Question 4.
True or False: An inclined manometer is used only for measuring high pressures.
- True
- False
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Remember the purpose of inclination.
Question 5.
A liquid with a density of 800 kg/m³ is in a U-tube manometer. If the height difference observed is 15 cm, calculate the pressure difference in Pascals.
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Use the formula for hydrostatic pressure.
Question 6.
An inclined manometer has a 30° angle and measures a height of 20 cm. Calculate the effective height to be considered for pressure calculations.
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Remember basic trigonometry: h_sin(angle) gives vertical height.

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