Hydrostatic Pressure and Density Concepts

Hydrostatic Pressure and Density Concepts

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial introduces key principles of fluid mechanics, focusing on pressure head and hydrostatic pressure. It explains how to calculate fluid densities using mass and volume, and demonstrates the pressure equation P = Rho G H. The tutorial includes examples of calculating mass, pressure, and force in different scenarios, and discusses the concept of relative density compared to fresh water.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the variable 'ρ' represent in the equation P = ρgh?

Height

Gravity

Density

Pressure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of hydrostatic pressure, what is the primary factor affecting pressure at a given depth?

Volume of the liquid

Density of the liquid

Height of the liquid column

Surface area of the liquid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which unit is used to measure pressure in the International System of Units (SI)?

Torr

Pascal

Bar

Atmosphere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is density defined in terms of mass and volume?

Density = Volume / Mass

Density = Volume - Mass

Density = Mass / Volume

Density = Mass * Volume

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula to calculate force when pressure and area are known?

Force = Pressure + Area

Force = Area / Pressure

Force = Pressure * Area

Force = Pressure / Area

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the pressure at the bottom of a tank if the fluid density is 1015 kg/m³, gravity is 9.81 m/s², and the height of the fluid is 3.75 m?

25,000 Pascals

37,339 Pascals

30,000 Pascals

40,000 Pascals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the area of a circular inspection window with a diameter of 1.5 meters?

1.767 m²

2.000 m²

1.000 m²

1.500 m²

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