Differences between the properties of the water hydrostatics

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The discussion centers on the properties of water hydrostatics, specifically focusing on water at rest behind a dam and its pressure exerted on the dam structure. Key points include the hydrostatic pressure formula, which states that pressure increases with depth, and the differences in water properties when it transitions from a static state behind the dam to a dynamic state as it flows through a pipe. The change in pipe diameter from the reservoir to the storage tank also affects flow velocity and pressure, illustrating principles of fluid dynamics.

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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 relevant. 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 relevant. 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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