Fluid Statics

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental principles and concepts of Fluid Statics, a branch of fluid mechanics that deals with fluids at rest.
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What is the SI unit of pressure?

  1. Pascal (Pa)

  2. Newton (N)

  3. Joule (J)

  4. Kilogram (kg)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pressure is defined as force per unit area. In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of pressure is the Pascal (Pa), which is equal to one newton per square meter (1 Pa = 1 N/m^2).

According to Pascal's Law, how does pressure applied to a fluid in a closed container behave?

  1. It remains constant throughout the fluid

  2. It decreases with depth

  3. It increases with depth

  4. It varies randomly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pascal's Law states that pressure applied to a fluid in a closed container is transmitted equally to every point in the fluid. This means that the pressure remains constant throughout the fluid, regardless of depth or location.

What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a fluid?

  1. Pressure is directly proportional to depth

  2. Pressure is inversely proportional to depth

  3. Pressure is independent of depth

  4. Pressure varies randomly with depth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a fluid at rest, pressure increases linearly with depth. This relationship is known as hydrostatic pressure, and it is expressed by the equation P = ρgh, where P is pressure, ρ is fluid density, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is depth.

What is the principle of buoyancy?

  1. An object in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to its weight

  2. An object in a fluid experiences a downward force equal to its weight

  3. An object in a fluid experiences no force

  4. An object in a fluid experiences a force proportional to its volume


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of buoyancy states that an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This force is known as buoyant force, and it is responsible for the ability of objects to float or sink in a fluid.

What determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid?

  1. The object's density

  2. The object's weight

  3. The object's shape

  4. The object's size


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An object will float if its average density is less than the density of the fluid. Conversely, an object will sink if its average density is greater than the density of the fluid. The object's weight, shape, and size do not directly determine whether it will float or sink.

What is the equation for calculating the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid?

  1. F_b = ρVg

  2. F_b = ρgh

  3. F_b = mg

  4. F_b = Vg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid is given by the equation F_b = ρVg, where F_b is the buoyant force, ρ is the fluid density, V is the volume of the object submerged in the fluid, and g is acceleration due to gravity.

What is the pressure at the bottom of a container filled with a liquid?

  1. Zero

  2. Equal to atmospheric pressure

  3. Equal to the weight of the liquid

  4. Equal to the weight of the liquid divided by the surface area of the container


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pressure at the bottom of a container filled with a liquid is equal to the weight of the liquid divided by the surface area of the container. This pressure is known as hydrostatic pressure.

What is the relationship between pressure and height in a liquid?

  1. Pressure is directly proportional to height

  2. Pressure is inversely proportional to height

  3. Pressure is independent of height

  4. Pressure varies randomly with height


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a liquid, pressure increases linearly with height. This relationship is known as hydrostatic pressure, and it is expressed by the equation P = ρgh, where P is pressure, ρ is fluid density, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

What is the principle of communicating vessels?

  1. Liquids in communicating vessels will always reach the same level

  2. Liquids in communicating vessels will always reach different levels

  3. Liquids in communicating vessels will reach the same level only if they have the same density

  4. Liquids in communicating vessels will reach the same level only if they have the same temperature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of communicating vessels states that liquids in communicating vessels will always reach the same level, regardless of their shape or size. This principle is a consequence of Pascal's Law and the fact that liquids seek their own level.

What is the difference between gauge pressure and absolute pressure?

  1. Gauge pressure is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure is the pressure measured relative to zero pressure

  2. Gauge pressure is the pressure measured relative to zero pressure, while absolute pressure is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure

  3. Gauge pressure is the pressure measured relative to the pressure at sea level, while absolute pressure is the pressure measured relative to the pressure at the top of a mountain

  4. Gauge pressure is the pressure measured relative to the pressure at the bottom of a well, while absolute pressure is the pressure measured relative to the pressure at the top of a well


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gauge pressure is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure is the pressure measured relative to zero pressure. Absolute pressure is always greater than or equal to gauge pressure, and the difference between the two is equal to atmospheric pressure.

What is the relationship between the density of a fluid and its pressure?

  1. Pressure is directly proportional to density

  2. Pressure is inversely proportional to density

  3. Pressure is independent of density

  4. Pressure varies randomly with density


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a fluid, pressure is directly proportional to density. This relationship is expressed by the equation P = ρgh, where P is pressure, ρ is fluid density, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

What is the SI unit of density?

  1. Kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m^3)

  2. Gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm^3)

  3. Pound per gallon (lb/gal)

  4. Pound per cubic foot (lb/ft^3)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SI unit of density is the kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m^3). Density is defined as mass per unit volume, and it is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of a substance.

What is the relationship between the specific gravity of a fluid and its density?

  1. Specific gravity is equal to density

  2. Specific gravity is inversely proportional to density

  3. Specific gravity is independent of density

  4. Specific gravity varies randomly with density


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Specific gravity is defined as the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water at 4°C. Since the density of water at 4°C is 1000 kg/m^3, the specific gravity of a substance is numerically equal to its density in kg/m^3.

What is the principle of Archimedes?

  1. An object in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object

  2. An object in a fluid experiences a downward force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object

  3. An object in a fluid experiences no force

  4. An object in a fluid experiences a force proportional to its volume


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of Archimedes states that an object in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This force is known as buoyant force, and it is responsible for the ability of objects to float or sink in a fluid.

What is the relationship between the buoyant force acting on an object and the object's density?

  1. Buoyant force is directly proportional to the object's density

  2. Buoyant force is inversely proportional to the object's density

  3. Buoyant force is independent of the object's density

  4. Buoyant force varies randomly with the object's density


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The buoyant force acting on an object is directly proportional to the object's density. This relationship is expressed by the equation F_b = ρVg, where F_b is the buoyant force, ρ is the fluid density, V is the volume of the object submerged in the fluid, and g is acceleration due to gravity.

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