Differences between the properties of the water hydrostatics

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Water at rest behind a dam exerts pressure due to its weight, which increases with depth, following the principles of hydrostatics. This pressure is uniform in all directions and is influenced by the height of the water column. When water moves through a pipe, its properties change; it gains kinetic energy, and pressure decreases due to the Bernoulli principle, especially as the pipe diameter narrows. The change in diameter affects flow rate and velocity, with narrower sections increasing speed and decreasing pressure. Understanding these differences is crucial for analyzing water behavior in hydraulic systems.
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hey, iv got an asignment to do n I am really stuck on this part could anyone help? The question is...

Explain the properties of the water at rest behind the dam giving detail of how it exerts pressure on the dam. Also include details of any other properties you feel may be relevent. Explain the differences between the properties of the water behind the dam and when its moving down the pipe towards the treatment works. Note the change in diameter of the pipe between where it starts at the resevoir and where it empties into the storage tank.

If anyone can answer that then thanks a lot lol
 
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bungle said:
hey, iv got an asignment to do n I am really stuck on this part could anyone help? The question is...

Explain the properties of the water at rest behind the dam giving detail of how it exerts pressure on the dam. Also include details of any other properties you feel may be relevent. Explain the differences between the properties of the water behind the dam and when its moving down the pipe towards the treatment works. Note the change in diameter of the pipe between where it starts at the resevoir and where it empties into the storage tank.

If anyone can answer that then thanks a lot lol
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