Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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State the formula for hydrostatic pressure at a depth h in a liquid of density ρ.
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Hydrostatic pressure is given by: $$ P = P_{\text{atm}} + \rho g h $$ Where: - $ P $ = absolute pressure at depth $ h $ - $ P_{\text{atm}} $ = atmospheric pressure ($ 1.01 \times 10^5 \, \text{Pa} …
Calculate the pressure at the bottom of a 1500 m deep ocean. Density of seawater = $1.024 \times 10^3 \, \text{kg/m}^3$, $g = 9.80 \, \text{m/s}^2$, $P_{\text{atm}} = 1.01 \times 10^5 \, \text{Pa}$.
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Given: - $ h = 1500 \, \text{m} $ - $ \rho = 1024 \, \text{kg/m}^3 $ - $ g = 9.80 \, \text{m/s}^2 $ - $ P_{\text{atm}} = 1.01 \times 10^5 \, \text{Pa} $ Formula: $ P = P_{\text{atm}} + \rho g h $ St…
Why are dam walls thicker at the bottom?
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Because hydrostatic pressure increases linearly with depth ($ P \propto h $). The deeper the water, the greater the pressure exerted on the dam wall. To withstand this increasing pressure, the wall mu…
What is Pascal's Law?
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Pascal's Law states that when pressure is applied to an enclosed fluid, it is transmitted undiminished to every part of the fluid and to the walls of the container. This means that a small force appl…
In a hydraulic lift, a force of 500 N is applied on a piston of area 0.02 m². What force is exerted on a second piston of area 1.5 m²?
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Given: - $ F_1 = 500 \, \text{N} $ - $ A_1 = 0.02 \, \text{m}^2 $ - $ A_2 = 1.5 \, \text{m}^2 $ By Pascal’s Law: $ \frac{F_1}{A_1} = \frac{F_2}{A_2} $ Step 1: $ \frac{500}{0.02} = \frac{F_2}{1.5} $ …
Can a 25 kg boy lift a 5000 kg elephant using a hydraulic lift? The boy stands on a piston of area 0.05 m² and the elephant on one of 10 m².
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Given: - $ m_1 = 25 \, \text{kg} \Rightarrow F_1 = 25 \times 9.8 = 245 \, \text{N} $ - $ A_1 = 0.05 \, \text{m}^2 $ - $ A_2 = 10 \, \text{m}^2 $ Using Pascal’s Law: $ \frac{F_1}{A_1} = \frac{F_2}{A_2…
Define surface tension.
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Surface tension is the property of a liquid's surface that allows it to resist external force. It is defined as the force per unit length acting perpendicular to an imaginary line on the surface. $$ …
Why do small drops of liquid form spheres?
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Due to surface tension. A sphere has the smallest surface area for a given volume. The liquid surface tends to minimize its area due to cohesive forces between molecules, resulting in a spherical shap…
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