Pressure
Chapter Name : Mechanical Properties Of Fluids |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_10_02_01 |
Topic Name : Pressure |
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Sub Topic Name : Pressure |
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Introduction
Pressure on a body is
the force exerted on it per unit area.
Pre-Requisites:
Fluids, Solids,
Gases, Liquids, Pressure
Activity:
When water is kept in
a jar, the water exerts pressure on the walls of the jar.
Real Life Question:
What is pressure?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Fluid | In physics, a fluid is a substance that continually deforms (flows) under an applied shear stress. |
| Pressure | Pressure on a body is the force exerted on it per unit area |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
It is a basic concept of fluid mechanics.
Places to visit :
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
That the pressure of
a body is force per unit area.
What you learn in Practice:
That the pressure of
a body is force per unit area.