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What is the hydrostatic pressure exerted by water at a depth of 2.5 meters?
What is the hydrostatic pressure exerted by water at a depth of 2.5 meters?
- 9,810 Pascals
- 49,050 Pascals
- 1,000 Pascals
- 24,525 Pascals (correct)
Which statement about hydrostatic pressure is true?
Which statement about hydrostatic pressure is true?
- Hydrostatic pressure acts only downward.
- Hydrostatic pressure decreases with depth.
- Hydrostatic pressure is constant at all depths.
- Hydrostatic pressure is influenced by fluid density. (correct)
How does the density of a fluid affect hydrostatic pressure?
How does the density of a fluid affect hydrostatic pressure?
- Hydrostatic pressure only depends on gravity.
- Denser fluids exert more pressure at the same depth. (correct)
- Denser fluids exert less pressure.
- Density has no effect on pressure.
What analogy is used to explain the concept of hydrostatic pressure?
What analogy is used to explain the concept of hydrostatic pressure?
What role does hydrostatic pressure play in hydraulic systems?
What role does hydrostatic pressure play in hydraulic systems?
What happens to hydrostatic pressure as you dive deeper into water?
What happens to hydrostatic pressure as you dive deeper into water?
Which factor does NOT influence hydrostatic pressure?
Which factor does NOT influence hydrostatic pressure?
What is the formula for calculating hydrostatic pressure?
What is the formula for calculating hydrostatic pressure?
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Hydrostatic pressure
Hydrostatic pressure
Pressure exerted by a fluid at rest, increasing with depth due to the weight of the fluid above.
Pressure (P)
Pressure (P)
The force per unit area exerted by a fluid at rest.
Density (ρ)
Density (ρ)
The mass per unit volume of a substance.
Gravity (g)
Gravity (g)
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Depth (h)
Depth (h)
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Hydrostatic pressure formula
Hydrostatic pressure formula
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Pascal (Pa)
Pascal (Pa)
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Hydrostatic pressure relationship with depth
Hydrostatic pressure relationship with depth
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Study Notes
Hydrostatic Pressure
- Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest due to gravity's force.
- It increases with depth because the weight of the fluid above increases.
- Pressure acts equally in all directions.
- Pressure depends on fluid density – denser fluids exert more pressure at a given depth.
Calculating Hydrostatic Pressure
- Formula: Pressure (P) = density (ρ) * gravity (g) * depth (h)
- Density of water (ρ) is approximately 1000 kg/m³.
- Gravity (g) is approximately 9.81 m/s².
- Example: At a depth of 2.5 meters, water pressure is about 24,525 Pascals.
Hydrostatic Pressure: Deeper Dive Explanation
- Imagine a column of water, pressure increases as you go to deeper levels. The higher you go, the lower the hydrostatic pressure is.
- The pressure originates from the weight of the water above at every point.
- The pressure is not directed only downward but in all directions within the fluid.
- Denser fluids make the pressure much heavier at a certain point in the fluid.
Real-world Applications
- Diving: Increasing pressure with depth is felt by divers.
- Dams: Dams are built stout at the base due to the immense hydrostatic pressure exerted by the water.
- Hydraulic Systems: These systems use hydrostatic pressure to transmit force.
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This quiz explores the concept of hydrostatic pressure, including its definition, calculation, and how it varies with depth and fluid density. Test your understanding of the principles behind pressure in fluids at rest and the factors that influence it.
