Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Fluid Mechanics
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Fluid Mechanics
The surface of water in a water tank located on the top of a house...
The surface of water in a water tank located on the top of a house is above the tap level. Determine the pressure of water at the tap when the tap is closed. Is it necessary to state that the tap is closed? Take .
Options
- A, No
- B, Yes
- C, No
- D, Yes
Correct answer
B. , Yes
Step-by-step solution
Height of the water surface above the tap,
Density of water,
Acceleration due to gravity,
The gauge pressure of water at the tap is given by the hydrostatic pressure formula:
It is necessary to state that the tap is closed because the hydrostatic formula is valid only for fluids at rest. If the tap is open, water will flow and the pressure at the tap will decrease due to the increase in kinetic energy, in accordance with Bernoulli's principle.
Density of water,
Acceleration due to gravity,
The gauge pressure of water at the tap is given by the hydrostatic pressure formula:
It is necessary to state that the tap is closed because the hydrostatic formula is valid only for fluids at rest. If the tap is open, water will flow and the pressure at the tap will decrease due to the increase in kinetic energy, in accordance with Bernoulli's principle.