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Which state of matter is characterized by having neither a definite volume nor a definite shape?
Which state of matter is characterized by having neither a definite volume nor a definite shape?
What type of pressure is exerted by a static fluid and is influenced by gravity?
What type of pressure is exerted by a static fluid and is influenced by gravity?
What happens to the pressure at the same elevation within a static fluid?
What happens to the pressure at the same elevation within a static fluid?
Which of the following describes a fluid?
Which of the following describes a fluid?
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What is the primary factor that affects the pressure applied by a fluid in a container?
What is the primary factor that affects the pressure applied by a fluid in a container?
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What is the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and depth of fluid?
What is the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and depth of fluid?
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What unit is used to measure absolute pressure?
What unit is used to measure absolute pressure?
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What causes the increase in hydrostatic pressure with depth?
What causes the increase in hydrostatic pressure with depth?
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How is gauge pressure defined?
How is gauge pressure defined?
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If a fluid in a container is open to the atmosphere, how is its absolute pressure calculated?
If a fluid in a container is open to the atmosphere, how is its absolute pressure calculated?
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What is the formula to calculate the pressure exerted by a fluid at a certain depth?
What is the formula to calculate the pressure exerted by a fluid at a certain depth?
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At a depth of 20 meters in water with a density of 1000 kg/m³, what is the pressure due to the water alone, ignoring atmospheric pressure?
At a depth of 20 meters in water with a density of 1000 kg/m³, what is the pressure due to the water alone, ignoring atmospheric pressure?
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How can you determine the force exerted on a surface by a fluid at a known pressure?
How can you determine the force exerted on a surface by a fluid at a known pressure?
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Study Notes
Unit 6: Pressure
- Contents: States of Matter, Basic concepts of Pressure, Example, Pressure and Fluids, Absolute pressure, and Questions.
States of Matter
- Matter is typically classified into three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
- Solids have a definite volume and shape.
- Liquids have a definite volume but no definite shape.
- Gases have neither a definite volume nor a definite shape.
Pressure and States of Matter
- Solids exert pressure only downwards due to their weight.
- Liquids and gases exert pressure in all directions equally on surfaces.
Basic Concepts of Pressure
- Pressure is the magnitude of force applied perpendicularly to a unit area.
- Pressure = Force/Area (P = F/A)
- Pressure is a scalar quantity.
- The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa).
- 1 Pascal = 1 N/m².
- Other non-SI units for pressure include atm, bar, mmHg (Torr).
Pressure and Area
- Increasing the area over which a force is applied decreases pressure.
- Decreasing the area over which a force is applied increases pressure.
Pressure and Area: Example
- A water bed is 2 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 0.3 meters deep.
- The weight of the water in the bed is approximately 11,800 Newtons.
- When the water bed is on the floor, the pressure exerted is approximately 2,940 Pascals.
Pressure and Fluid
- A fluid is a collection of randomly arranged molecules held together by weak cohesive forces.
- Both liquids and gases are fluids.
- In a non-moving fluid, the pressure exerted on an immersed object is perpendicular to the object's surfaces.
- Pressure is the same at all points at the same depth in a stationary fluid.
Fluid Pressure
- Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure of a static fluid at a point.
- Hydrostatic pressure is due to the force of gravity acting on the fluid.
- Hydrostatic pressure increases proportionally with depth.
- The pressure at the same elevation throughout a container is uniform regardless of shape.
Fluid Pressure Equation
- Static fluid pressure is calculated as: P = pgh, where:
- P is pressure
- p is density of fluid
- g is acceleration due to gravity (≈ 9.8 m/s²)
- h is the depth of the fluid
Absolute Pressure
- Absolute pressure is the pressure relative to a vacuum (zero pressure).
- Absolute pressure for a fluid open to the atmosphere is the sum of atmospheric pressure and the pressure due to the fluid. (P = Po + pgh)
Fluid Pressure: Example
- The force exerted on the eardrum when swimming at a depth of 5 meters in a swimming pool is approximately 2.6 Newtons
Questions
- Q1: Pressure exerted by water on a diver at a depth of 10 meters in a lake (assuming water density = 1000 kg/m³; g = 9.8 m/s²)
- Q2: Pressure difference between two points in a fluid at depths of 5m and 15m (assuming the fluid density is 1200 kg/m³)
- Q3: Depth of water in a tank if the pressure at the bottom is 29,400 Pascals (assuming water density = 1000 kg/m³; g = 9.8 m/s²)
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Explore the concepts of pressure as it relates to the states of matter, including solids, liquids, and gases. Understand how pressure is defined, measured, and the principles governing its behavior in different mediums. This quiz contains essential questions to test your knowledge of the topic.
