Basics of Fluid Mechanics and Pressure

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Start date Feb 19, 2014
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The discussion focuses on understanding the forces acting on a liquid molecule at the surface of a liquid in a container. Key points include the roles of atmospheric pressure, pressure from the surrounding liquid, and the weight of the liquid molecule, with clarification that buoyancy and surface tension also play a role, albeit minimally for small particles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of analyzing fluids at the continuum level rather than the molecular level, leading to the conclusion that pressure calculations should consider a column of liquid rather than individual molecules. Additionally, when a container accelerates, the pressure equation adjusts to account for both gravitational and inertial effects, illustrating the complexity of fluid dynamics. The analysis concludes with insights on how the liquid surface forms an angle due to pressure gradients and the need for equilibrium in fluid behavior.

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Delta² said:

I vent done the math but in the first case you assume that after the ice cube melts, the air is released to the atmosphere or dissolved into the water?

Please tell us your thoughts on this.

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