Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for pressure at surface of a fluid
A
Pressure = Force / Area
2
Q
Equation for pressure due to a column of liquid
A
Pressure = Height X Density X G
3
Q
Fluid
A
Liquid or gas
4
Q
Pressure and depth
A
Pressure on divers depends on weight of water above
5
Q
Upthrust
A
Resultant force exerted by a fluid
6
Q
Hydraulic machine
A
Use liquids to transmit pressure
7
Q
Atmospheric pressure
A
Atmospheric pressure decreases with an increase in height
