pressure in fluids Flashcards

1
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what is a fluid

A

a liquid or a gas

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2
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how to calculate pressure

A

force / area

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3
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units of force

A

Newtons

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4
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units of area

A

m squared

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5
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what happens to pressure of atmosphere w increasing altitude

A

density of the atmosphere decreases
less air molecules with increased height
less collisions
less pressure

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