Fluids Forces

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The amount of force pushing on an area is the definition of...

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Pressure

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What pressure does a 4000N horse exert on the ground if each foot is 10cm²?

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400 Pa

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Where is pressure the greatest on the dam?

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D

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How do we calculate the area using the pressure triangle?

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f ÷ p

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Pressure is measured in what units?

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Pascals

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True or false:
Pressure depends on depth

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true

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Who exerts greater pressure on the floor: a person wearing steel toe capped boots or a person wearing stiletto heels, assuming both have the same weight?

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The person with the stiletto heels because they have a smaller surface area in contact with the floor

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A force is applied in a closed container, the pressure increases the same amount. EX: squeezing a water bottle or toothpaste

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Pascal's Principle

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Fluids can be...

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liquids or gases

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Which statement correctly describes pressure?

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force per unit area