eng physics Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
describe archimedes prinicple
A
an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward bouyant force which is **equal ** to the **weight ** of the fluid it displaces
F = pVg
2
Q
describe bernoulli’s principle
A
faster moving fluid has lower pressure
3
Q
describe pascals principle
A
a change in pressure applied to a** confined fluid is transmitted equally** in all directions n
4
Q
steps to calculating the potential at the origin.
A
- identify and convert the charges to C
- calculate potential at each charge
- sum the individual potentials together
V=k . q / r
5
Q
describe torrricelli’s principle
A
relates to fluid speed from holes in tank