5 Questions
What is a perfect fluid?
A non-existent fluid assumed to have no viscosity or compressibility
Why is pressure considered a scalar quantity?
Because it is proportional to the magnitude of the force
What is gauge pressure based on?
Atmospheric pressure
How is the weight of water in the mattress calculated?
By multiplying density, gravity, and volume of water
What distinguishes absolute pressure from gauge pressure?
Reference point (absolute pressure uses perfect vacuum, gauge pressure uses atmospheric pressure)
Test your knowledge of fluid mechanics with this quiz covering the concepts of incompressible and compressible fluids, and the consideration of compressibility in different scenarios.
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