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What is hydrostatic pressure force primarily characterized by?
What is hydrostatic pressure force primarily characterized by?
- It is only relevant in dynamic fluid situations.
- It acts parallel to the surface in contact with the fluid.
- It only affects curved surfaces.
- It acts perpendicular to any surface in contact with the fluid. (correct)
Which principle governs the concept of buoyancy?
Which principle governs the concept of buoyancy?
- Newton's third law
- Archimedes' principle (correct)
- Pascal's principle
- Bernoulli's principle
What happens to an object that is less dense than the fluid it is immersed in?
What happens to an object that is less dense than the fluid it is immersed in?
- It will dissolve in the fluid.
- It will remain neutrally buoyant.
- It will float. (correct)
- It will sink quickly to the bottom.
Where does the buoyant force act on a submerged object?
Where does the buoyant force act on a submerged object?
What characteristic does an object need to maintain neutrality in buoyancy?
What characteristic does an object need to maintain neutrality in buoyancy?
What is the center of buoyancy defined as?
What is the center of buoyancy defined as?
If the buoyant force is less than the weight of an object, what will happen?
If the buoyant force is less than the weight of an object, what will happen?
Which application is NOT related to the principles of buoyancy?
Which application is NOT related to the principles of buoyancy?
What determines the stability of a floating body?
What determines the stability of a floating body?
What is stable equilibrium in the context of floating bodies?
What is stable equilibrium in the context of floating bodies?
What happens when the center of buoyancy is below the center of gravity?
What happens when the center of buoyancy is below the center of gravity?
How is the metacentric height (GM) defined?
How is the metacentric height (GM) defined?
What indicates that a floating body is in unstable equilibrium?
What indicates that a floating body is in unstable equilibrium?
What is required for a fully submerged body to achieve equilibrium?
What is required for a fully submerged body to achieve equilibrium?
What does neutral equilibrium signify for a floating body?
What does neutral equilibrium signify for a floating body?
What role does the metacenter (M) play in the stability of floating bodies?
What role does the metacenter (M) play in the stability of floating bodies?
What condition allows a floating body to remain at rest in the horizontal direction?
What condition allows a floating body to remain at rest in the horizontal direction?
Which factor does NOT affect the position of the center of buoyancy?
Which factor does NOT affect the position of the center of buoyancy?
What occurs when there is an alignment of center of gravity and center of buoyancy?
What occurs when there is an alignment of center of gravity and center of buoyancy?
What does it imply if the metacentric height (GM) is zero?
What does it imply if the metacentric height (GM) is zero?
In which application is understanding the center of buoyancy particularly critical?
In which application is understanding the center of buoyancy particularly critical?
What happens when the vertical force balance is not maintained in a submerged body?
What happens when the vertical force balance is not maintained in a submerged body?
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Hydrostatic Pressure Force
Hydrostatic Pressure Force
The force exerted by a stationary fluid acting perpendicular to any surface it contacts.
Buoyancy
Buoyancy
The upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it.
Archimedes' Principle
Archimedes' Principle
The buoyant force on a submerged object equals the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
Object less dense than fluid
Object less dense than fluid
Buoyant force is greater than object's weight, causing it to float.
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Object denser than fluid
Object denser than fluid
Buoyant force is less than object's weight, causing it to sink.
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Object same density as fluid
Object same density as fluid
Buoyant force equals object's weight; object remains neutrally buoyant.
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Center of Buoyancy
Center of Buoyancy
The centroid of the fluid volume displaced by the object; where the buoyant force acts.
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Fully Submerged Object Center of Buoyancy
Fully Submerged Object Center of Buoyancy
The centroid of the submerged volume
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Center of Gravity
Center of Gravity
The point where the weight of an object acts vertically downward.
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Stable Equilibrium
Stable Equilibrium
A floating object will return to its original position after being tilted.
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Unstable Equilibrium
Unstable Equilibrium
A floating object will continue to tilt after being tilted.
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Neutral Equilibrium
Neutral Equilibrium
A floating object stays in its new position after being tilted.
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Metacenter
Metacenter
The point where the line of action of the buoyant force intersects the vertical axis when the body is tilted.
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Metacentric Height
Metacentric Height
The distance between the center of gravity and the metacenter.
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Positive Metacentric Height
Positive Metacentric Height
Indicates stable equilibrium.
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Negative Metacentric Height
Negative Metacentric Height
Indicates unstable equilibrium.
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Vertical Force Balance (submerged)
Vertical Force Balance (submerged)
Buoyant force equals the weight of the body.
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Horizontal Force Balance
Horizontal Force Balance
No horizontal forces are acting on the body.
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Moment Balance (submerged)
Moment Balance (submerged)
The centers of buoyancy and gravity must be vertically aligned.
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Vertical Force Balance (floating)
Vertical Force Balance (floating)
Gravity equals buoyant forces.
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Moment Balance (floating)
Moment Balance (floating)
Stability depends on the center of gravity (G) and center of buoyancy (B).
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Metacenter above CG
Metacenter above CG
Indicates stable equilibrium.
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Hydrostatic Pressure Force on Surfaces
- Hydrostatic pressure force acts perpendicular to surfaces in contact with a fluid.
- Its calculation and application are crucial in various engineering contexts.
Buoyancy and Floatation
- Buoyancy: Upward force exerted by a fluid on an immersed object.
- Archimedes' principle: Buoyant force equals the weight of the displaced fluid.
- Conditions for Buoyancy
- Object floats if less dense than the fluid.
- Object sinks if denser than the fluid.
- Object remains neutrally buoyant if densities are equal.
Center of Buoyancy
- Center of buoyancy: Point where the buoyant force acts on a submerged or floating body.
- It's the centroid of the displaced fluid volume.
- For simple shapes, calculation is straightforward. Complex shapes require integration.
- Position relative to the center of gravity is crucial for stability.
- For floating objects, stability depends on relationship between the center of buoyancy and center of gravity.
Stability of Floating Bodies
- Stable equilibrium: Center of buoyancy above center of gravity. Body returns to initial position after tilt.
- Unstable equilibrium: Center of buoyancy below center of gravity. Body tilts further after disturbance.
- Neutral equilibrium: Center of buoyancy and center of gravity are vertically aligned. Body stays in tilted position.
Metacenter and Metacentric Height
- Metacenter: Point where the buoyant force intersects the vertical axis after tilt.
- Metacentric height (GM): Distance between center of gravity and metacenter.
- Positive GM: Stable equilibrium.
- Negative GM: Unstable equilibrium.
- Zero GM: Neutral equilibrium
Practical Applications (Buoyancy, Floatation, and Stability)
- Ship design: Stability considerations related to centre of buoyancy and gravity.
- Submarines: Adjusting ballast to control buoyancy.
- Engineering structures: Designing stable floating platforms.
- Medical devices: Designing devices using buoyancy principles.
Equilibrium of Floating and Submerged Bodies
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Equilibrium condition for submerged bodies:
- Vertical force balance: Buoyant force equals weight.
- Horizontal force balance: No net horizontal forces.
- Moment balance: Vertical alignment of center of buoyancy and gravity.
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Equilibrium condition for floating bodies:
- Vertical force balance: Weight of the body equals buoyant force.
- Horizontal force balance: No net horizontal forces.
- Moment balance and stability:
- Stable equilibrium: Metacenter above center of gravity (GM>0).
- Unstable equilibrium: Metacenter below center of gravity (GM<0).
- Neutral equilibrium: Metacenter coincides with center of gravity (GM=0).
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Practical Implications:
- Ship and boat design.
- Submarine operation.
- Marine engineering.
- Aerospace engineering (e.g., hot air balloons).
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