Practice Applying Newton's Second Law To Fluid Motion (1.10) - Basics of fluid mechanics

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Question 1.
What happens to pressure as you dive deeper into the ocean?
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Think about the weight of water.
Question 2.
State Pascal's Law in your own words.
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Focus on the word 'equal'.
3Question 3.
What occurs to the pressure in a fluid as depth increases?
- It decreases
- It stays the same
- It increases
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Think about layers of water pressing down.
4Question 4.
Is Pascal's Law applicable only to liquids?
- True
- False
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Think about pressure in the air.
Question 5.
A diver descends to a depth of 30 meters. Calculate the pressure exerted on them, assuming water density is 1000 kg/m^3 and atmospheric pressure is 101325 Pa.
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Don't forget to add atmospheric pressure.
Question 6.
Discuss how design changes for a dam would differ at varying water heights and the implications for structural stability.
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Consider how pressure affects the structure at various depths.

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