Physics Density and Pressure Concepts

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What does density determine regarding objects in a fluid?

The temperature of the object

Whether an object sinks or floats (correct)

The color of the object

The shape of the object

What is the SI unit of density?

g/cm3

kg/m3 (correct)

N/m2

In the equation for pressure, what does the symbol F represent?

Force applied (correct)

Amount of fluid

Area of the surface

Density of the fluid

If a rock has a mass of 240 g and displaces 89.0 cm3 of water, what is its density?

2.69 g/cm3 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes fluid pressure?

It is exerted in all directions equally. Signup and view all the answers

How is pressure defined mathematically?

P = F/A Signup and view all the answers

What happens to fluids when shearing forces are applied?

They cannot withstand shearing forces. Signup and view all the answers

If a rectangular gasoline tank can hold 80.0 kg of gasoline, and its width and length are 0.500 m and 0.900 m respectively, how deep is the tank?

0.178 m Signup and view all the answers

What are cohesive forces in liquids responsible for?

Holding the molecules of a liquid together Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes surface tension in liquids?

It results from the cohesive forces between molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a normal range for intraocular pressure in the human eye?

12.0 to 24.0 mm Hg Signup and view all the answers

What happens to systolic pressure during exercise?

It increases dramatically Signup and view all the answers

What can low diastolic pressure indicate about a person's health?

Possible internal hemorrhaging Signup and view all the answers

What effect does negative gauge pressure have during inhalation?

It causes air to flow into the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What can result from blocked fluid circulation in the eye?

Potential glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

What do adhesive forces between different types of molecules cause?

Liquid drops to cling to surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the average pressure at sea level measured in kilopascals?

101 kPa Signup and view all the answers

What depth of mercury (with a density of 13.6 x 10^3 kg/m³) would create a pressure of 1.00 atm?

0.076 m Signup and view all the answers

In an enclosed fluid, what happens when pressure is applied?

It is transmitted undiminished throughout the fluid. Signup and view all the answers

If the density of seawater is 1.025 x 10^3 kg/m³, what is the pressure at a depth of 11.0 km in the ocean?

11000 kPa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a hydraulic system's operation based on Pascal's principle?

A downward force on one piston increases pressure throughout the fluid. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding pressure in fluids is true?

Pressure in a fluid depends only on its depth, not the shape of the container. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor in the functioning of a hydraulic brake system?

The enclosed nature of the fluid system. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about pressure at the bottom of a column of fluid?

It is influenced by the density of the fluid and the depth of the column. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Density

Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance.
The density of a substance can be calculated using the following equation: 𝜌 = 𝑚/𝑣
The SI unit of density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
Water has a density of 1 g/cm³, equivalent to 10³ kg/m³.
Density is important in determining whether an object will sink or float in a fluid.

Pressure

Pressure is defined as the force divided by the area over which the force is applied.
Pressure is a scalar quantity.
The SI unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa), where 1 Pa = 1 N/m².
The standard atmospheric pressure is 1 atm = 1.01 x 10⁵ N/m² = 101 kPa.

Pascal's Principle

A change in pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to all portions of the fluid and to the walls of its container.
The pressure in a fluid is the sum of the pressures from different sources.

Applications of Pascal's Principle

Hydraulic systems are an example of Pascal's principle in action.
Hydraulic systems use an enclosed fluid system to exert forces.
They are used in applications such as car brakes.

Surface Tension

The surface of a liquid contracts to the smallest possible surface area due to forces between molecules.
Cohesive forces cause molecules on the surface to be pulled inward, reducing the surface area.
Surface tension is proportional to the strength of the cohesive force.

Pressures in the Body

Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in the arteries.
Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.
Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is relaxed.
Intraocular pressure is the pressure inside the eye.
When the circulation of fluid in the eye is blocked, it can lead to an increase in pressure, called glaucoma.
The pressure inside the lungs increases and decreases with each breath.
When you inhale, the pressure inside the lungs drops below atmospheric pressure, causing air to flow into the lungs.

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