Behavior of Fluids Chapter 3 Section 2
Reminder…Fluids A substance that continually deforms (flows) under an applied stress Includes liquids, gases, & plasmas
Reminder…Force A push or pull
(P) pressure = (F) force ÷ (A) area force exerted on a surface divided by the area where the force is exerted - the unit is Pa (Pascal) or N/m2 Formula: P = F ÷ A (P) pressure = (F) force ÷ (A) area
Pressure Example/Demo Stand Up!
Atmospheric Pressure the force of air pushing down on Earth we do not feel this pressure b/c the downward & upward forces are equal (Balanced Pressure) Figure 18 Page 120 How does the picture to the right demonstrate air pressure?
Variations in Atmospheric Pressure altitude → atmospheric pressure
Pascal’s Principle Force is applied to a confined fluid, an increase in pressure is equally distributed to all parts of the fluid P = F ÷ A OR F = P x A
Bernoulli’s Principle Speed → Pressure
Charles’ Law Temp → Pressure
Boyle’s Law Volume → Pressure
Pressure Summary PRESSURE force area temp. speed Volume studying
Buoyant Force the upward force on an object in a liquid due to greater pressure at deeper depths (like greater pressure at lower altitudes) If buoyant force is > the weight of an object, it floats If buoyant force is < the weight of an object, it sinks
Archimedes' Principle The buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object