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Does anyone know a simple formula to calculate underwater pressure?
Same thing. (##\rho## is the common symbol for density.)Charlie Kay said:I have the formula "P=r*g*h" when r=fluid density, g=Acceleration of gravity and h=height of fluid.
Charlie Kay said:Brilliant, that's just what I was looking for! :-)
Charlie Kay said:Just wandering if there are any other formulas for it?!
1 bar = 100,000 Pa.Charlie Kay said:But this is it pascal, does anyone know the conversion rate from pascal to bar?
That often falls out of the analysis (for example, for a submarine), but yes, that thought should at least be processed at the start of the analysis.DaveC426913 said:And don't forget what 'snatch said: "1 extra atmospheric pressure per 10 metres".
People often forget there's an initial 1 atm at sea level.
russ_watters said:While we appreciate the traffic, Google will answer these questions in milliseconds...
It certainly has its limitations, but it is a life-skill everyone should have.Charlie Kay said:But it's not as friendly and it doest'n give you a straight answer
Charlie Kay said:But it's not as friendly and it doest'n give you a straight answer
As depth increases, the weight of the water above the object also increases, causing an increase in pressure. This is due to the force of gravity acting on the water molecules.
The formula for calculating underwater pressure is P = ρgh, where P is pressure, ρ is the density of the fluid, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the depth of the object.
You can convert underwater pressure from one unit to another by using conversion factors. For example, to convert from atmospheres to pascals, you can multiply the pressure in atmospheres by 101325 (the number of pascals in one atmosphere).
Yes, the shape and size of an object can affect underwater pressure. Objects with a larger surface area will experience more pressure than smaller objects, and objects with pointy edges or corners will experience more pressure than smooth objects.
Calculating underwater pressure is important in a variety of fields, such as engineering, oceanography, and scuba diving. It can help determine the strength and stability of underwater structures, understand the behavior of marine animals, and plan safe diving depths and decompression stops for scuba divers.