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andorei
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Homework Statement
The plug in a bathtub is 10cm2 in area and is 0.8m below the surface of the water. What is the force of the water on the plug?
Given Data: Area: 10cm^2
h: 0.8m
too lazy to post attempts. sorry.
andorei said:By multiplying Area and Pressure.
andorei said:Wait I found another formula, I think this one could be possible for solving the unknown.
F=(density)(Area)(Height)(Gravity)
TaxOnFear said:9800N/m2*
Sorry, been following the thread.
The force of water on a plug is calculated using the formula F = ρghA, where ρ is the density of water, g is the acceleration due to gravity, h is the height of the water above the plug, and A is the area of the plug in contact with the water.
The force of water on a plug is affected by the density of water, the acceleration due to gravity, the height of the water above the plug, and the area of the plug in contact with the water. The shape and material of the plug can also impact the force.
The force of water on a plug increases with depth because the weight of the water above the plug increases, resulting in a higher pressure and force on the plug.
Yes, the shape of the plug can have an impact on the force of water. A flat or circular plug will experience more force compared to a cone-shaped plug due to the difference in surface area in contact with the water.
The force of water on a plug can be reduced by decreasing the height of the water above the plug, reducing the area of the plug in contact with the water, or using a plug with a shape that minimizes the force. Other methods such as increasing the density of the plug or adding supports can also help reduce the force.