SUMMARY
The discussion centers on calculating the absolute pressure at a height of 6 meters in a cylindrical tank filled with water. The atmospheric pressure is given as 1.01 x 105 Pa, and the density of water is 1000 kg/m3. The formula used is P = Pa + ρgh, where g represents the acceleration due to gravity, typically valued at 9.81 m/s2. The pressure at 6 meters is derived from the atmospheric pressure plus the hydrostatic pressure from the water column above that point.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of hydrostatic pressure principles
- Familiarity with the formula P = Pa + ρgh
- Knowledge of the density of water (1000 kg/m3)
- Basic understanding of atmospheric pressure (1.01 x 105 Pa)
NEXT STEPS
- Research the value of gravitational acceleration (g = 9.81 m/s2)
- Explore hydrostatic pressure calculations in different fluids
- Learn about the effects of atmospheric pressure on fluid systems
- Investigate applications of pressure calculations in engineering contexts
USEFUL FOR
Students studying fluid mechanics, engineers involved in pressure systems, and anyone needing to understand hydrostatic pressure calculations.