Pressure Ch 3 Flashcards

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1
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Fluid

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flows,takes shape of a container and can be poured

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2
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compressible fluid

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volume can change when force is applied (gas)

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3
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incompressible

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volume cannot change when a force is applied (liquid)

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4
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pressure rule

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p=f/a

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5
Q

hydraulic machine

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uses pressure of a liquid to do mechanical work

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force

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push or pull that modifies movement of object

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7
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pressure exerted by fluids + example

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exerts the same pressure in all direction
-ex: plastic bag, poke holes

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