Pressure In Gases And Liquids Flashcards

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Meaning of fluid pressure?

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When the molecules collide with each other and the surface of the container, pressure builds up.

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Calculate fluid pressure

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Fluid pressure = force % area

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Properties of liquid pressure?

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Acts in all directions and is incompressible

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Why does the pressure increase the deeper you go in the water?

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Because the weight of the water is above it

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Meaning of upthrust?

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Makes objects float. Water molecules hit the bottom of the object and air molecules hit the top of the objects.

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