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The document contains a series of fluid mechanics problems involving pressure differences, atmospheric pressure variations on Mars, buoyancy, and hydrostatic forces on gates and submerged objects. It includes calculations for specific weights of various fluids, equilibrium conditions for floating and submerged bodies, and the forces acting on different shapes in fluids. Each problem requires analytical solutions based on principles of fluid statics and dynamics.

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The document contains a series of fluid mechanics problems involving pressure differences, atmospheric pressure variations on Mars, buoyancy, and hydrostatic forces on gates and submerged objects. It includes calculations for specific weights of various fluids, equilibrium conditions for floating and submerged bodies, and the forces acting on different shapes in fluids. Each problem requires analytical solutions based on principles of fluid statics and dynamics.

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1. In the following figure all fluids are at 20C. Determine the pressure difference (Pa) between
points A and B
Consider the specific weights of different fluids
Benzene: 8640 N/m3 Mercury: 133100 N/m3
Kerosene: 7885 N/m3 Water: 9790 N/m3
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Air : 12 N/m

2. As measured by NASA’s Viking landers, the atmosphere of Mars, where g =3.71 m/s2, is
almost entirely CO2 and the surface pressure averages 700 Pa. The temperature is cold and
drops off exponentially: T  T0e−Cz , where C ≈ 1.3E-5 m-1 and T0 ≈ 250 K. For example, at
20,000 m altitude, T ≈ 193 K. (a) Find an analytic formula for the variation of pressure with
altitude. (b) Find the altitude where pressure on Mars has dropped to 1 Pascal.
For CO2 take R = 189 m2/(s2-K).

3. A block of wood (SG = 0.6) floats in fluid X in Fig. such that 75% of its volume is submerged
in fluid X. Estimate the vacuum pressure of the air in the tank. Take water = 9790 N/m3
4. A 7-cm-diameter solid aluminum ball (SG = 2.7) and a solid brass ball (SG = 8.5) balance
nicely when submerged in a liquid, as shown in the following Fig. If the fluid is water, what is
the diameter of the brass ball? (b) If the brass ball has a diameter of 3.8 cm, what is the density
of the fluid? Take water = 998 kg/m3

5. Gate AB has length L and width b into the paper, is hinged at B, and has negligible weight. The
liquid level h remains at the top of the gate for any angle θ. Find an analytic expression for the
force P, perpendicular to AB, required to keep the gate in equilibrium in the following Fig.

6. Gate AB in the following Fig. is 1.2 m long and 0.8 m into the paper. Neglecting atmospheric
pressure, compute the force F on the gate and its center-of-pressure position X.
Take water = 9790 N/m3
7. Gate AB in Fig. is semicircular, hinged at B , and held by a horizontal force P at A . What
force P is required for equilibrium? Take water = 9790 N/m3

8. The gate shown in Fig is 1.5 m wide and pivoted at O; a = 1.0 m-2, D = 1.20 m, and H = 1.40
m. Determine the horizontal force that must be applied at point A to hold the gate in position.

9. Consider the cylindrical weir of diameter 3 m and length 6 m. If the fluid on the left has a
specific gravity of 1.6, and on the right has a specific gravity of 0.8, find the magnitude and
direction of the resultant force. Take water = 999 kg/m3

10. A curved surface is formed as a quarter of a circular cylinder with R = 0.750 m as shown. The
surface is w = 3.55 m wide. Water stands to the right of the curved surface to depth H = 0.650
m. Calculate the vertical hydrostatic force on the curved surface. Evaluate the line of action of
this force. Find the magnitude and line of action of the horizontal force on the surface.
11. The hemispherical dome in the following Fig. weighs 30 kN, is filled with water, and is
attached to the floor by 6 equally spaced bolts. What is the force in each bolt required to hold
down the dome?

12. A block of volume 0.025 m3 is allowed to sink in water as shown. A circular rod 5 m long and
20 cm2 in crosssection is attached to the weight and also to the wall. If the rod mass is 1.25 kg
and the rod makes an angle of 12 degrees with the horizontal at equilibrium, what is the mass
of the block?

13. Gate ABC is a circular arc, sometimes called a Tainter gate , which can be raised and lowered
by pivoting about point O . See the following Fig. For the position shown, determine ( a ) the
hydrostatic force of the water on the gate and ( b ) its line of action. Does the force pass through
point O ?
14. Consider a cylinder of specific gravity S < 1 floating vertically in water ( S = 1), as in the
following Fig. Derive a formula for the stable values of D / L as a function of S and apply it to
the case D / L =1.2

15. A cone floats in water with its apex downward as shown in the following Fig and has a base
diameter D and a vertical height H. The specific gravity of the cone is S, prove that for stable
equilibrium
1  D 2 S 1/3 
H2   
4  1 − S 1/3 

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