Fluid Pressure Flashcard

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What is Bernoulli's Principle?

Back

As the speed of a fluid increases, the pressure of that fluid decreases

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What is Pascal's Principle?

Back

The pressure in a fluid is transmitted equally in all directions within that fluid

Front

What is responsible for creating the force of lift to enable planes to fly?

Back

The force of lift that enables planes to fly

Front

As you climb Mount Everest, what happens to the air pressure?

Back

The air pressure decreases

Front

Where is fluid pressure greatest in a lake?

Back

At the deepest part of the lake

Front

Which of the following tubes would have the greatest pressure at the bottom? Tube A, Tube B, Tube C, They are all the same

Back

They are all the same

Front

What is the formula for pressure?

Back

Pressure = Force / Area

Front

What is the SI unit of pressure?

Back

Pascal (Pa)

Front

How does the shape of an object affect fluid pressure around it?

Back

Streamlined shapes reduce fluid pressure.

Front

What happens to the pressure of a gas when it is compressed?

Back

The pressure increases