Thrust and Pressure

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Thrust and Pressure: Overview

This topic explains the phenomena called thrust and pressure. It includes situations and examples to elaborate the topic. It also provides formulas and derivations. Solved problems and questions are also covered for better understanding.

Important Questions on Thrust and Pressure

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What is hydrostatic equilibrium?

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A force of 16 N acts on an area of 50 cm2. What is the pressure in Pascal?

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What is the main difference between gas and liquid? 

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What is different between gases and liquids when it comes to pressure?

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How does the pressure exerted by solid liquid and gas differ ?

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Is there more pressure in a liquid or gas?

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What is hydrostatic paradox? Explain it with an example? Also write the equation for fluid pressure.

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Which device works on the principle that the atmosphere exerts pressure? Explain its working in detail with the help of a diagram.

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Explain the working of water pump with the help of a figure.

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Which device will you use to measure the pressure of any point in a fluid? Explain its principle, working and also construction with figure.

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Explain how a manometer works, including its principle, construction, and operation.

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The pressure exerted by a liquid at depth h is given by:

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Which of the following is used to measure the difference in pressure between two points in a pipe, or in two different pipes?

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How to calculate total pressure in a liquid at certain depth?

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Why is pressure the same at the same depth?

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As depth of water increases the pressure of water gradually increases.

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The pressure exerted by a liquid is _____ with its depth.
 

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Write working principle of Manometer.

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Write a short note on construction of U-Tube manometer.

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A differential manometer is used to measure the pressure difference between two points in a flowing,