Fluids and gases

Hydrostatic pressure

P = P0 + ρgh

P0 surface pressure, ρ fluid density, h depth

Watch forGauge pressure is ρgh alone. About 10 m of water adds 1 atm.

Apply it · 2 questions

  1. Absolute pressure at depthFluids and gases · set 1 · easy
  2. Blood pressure in the feet when standingFluids and gases · set 2 · medium