Practice Fluid Mechanics (1) - Lecture - 13 - Fluid Mechanics

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Question 1.
What is the equation to calculate hydrostatic pressure?
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Consider the density of the fluid and the depth.
Question 2.
Define buoyancy.
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Think about objects in water.
3Question 3.
What does hydrostatic pressure depend on?
- Area
- Density and Depth
- Temperature
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Remember the formula for hydrostatic pressure.
4Question 4.
Buoyant force is exerted by submerged objects.
- True
- False
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Consider the nature of forces acting in fluids.
Question 5.
A U-tube manometer shows a reading of 150 mm of water. If one side is connected to a gas pipeline exerting pressure, calculate the pressure difference.
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Consider the relationship of pressure and the height of the fluid column.
Question 6.
Create a scenario where two different shaped objects are submerged in water; determine how their shapes affect their buoyancy and stability.
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Reflect on buoyant force quantification.

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