Question about formulas in fluids

In summary, the formula for calculating pressure in fluids is P = F/A, the buoyant force in a fluid can be calculated using the formula Fb = Vρg, density is a measure of mass per unit volume while specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, temperature and pressure affect the density of fluids in opposite ways, and conversion factors such as 1 atm = 101.325 kPa or 1 lb/ft^3 = 16.018 kg/m^3 can be used to convert between different units of measurement for fluid properties. It is important to pay attention to the units when performing conversions to ensure accurate results.
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When using bernoullis and momentum, gauge pressure is only used in calculations, any atmospheric pressure is generally omitted, i could understand if, for example, using bernoullis, pressure 1 and pressure 2 were both atmospheric, therefore they would cancel out, but when one pressure is atmospheric and another if different it is still omitted. Why is this?
 
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Because atmospheric pressure can still be subtracted out on both sides of the equation.
But you can't have it on one siode and not the other.
 

1. What is the formula for calculating pressure in fluids?

The formula for calculating pressure in fluids is P = F/A, where P is pressure, F is force, and A is area.

2. How do you calculate the buoyant force in a fluid?

The buoyant force in a fluid can be calculated using the formula Fb = Vρg, where Fb is the buoyant force, V is the volume of the displaced fluid, ρ is the density of the fluid, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

3. What is the difference between density and specific gravity in fluids?

Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of a substance, while specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance (usually water).

4. How do temperature and pressure affect the density of fluids?

As temperature increases, the density of fluids decreases, as the molecules have more energy and move farther apart. On the other hand, as pressure increases, the density of fluids also increases, as the molecules are squeezed closer together.

5. How do you convert between different units of measurement for fluid properties?

To convert between units of measurement for fluid properties, you can use conversion factors such as 1 atm = 101.325 kPa or 1 lb/ft^3 = 16.018 kg/m^3. It is important to pay attention to the units when performing conversions to ensure accurate results.

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