Experiment No.3
Introduction
If a force F presses evenly on a surface A, the pressure acting on that surface is
F
p …………………... (1)
A
The pressure p is always measured in bar:
1 bar = 105 N/m2 = 105 Pa
In a vessel filled with liquid the pressure raises evenly from the top
to the bottom - that is, also the side pressure. The highest pressure
prevails at the bottom. It is dependent on the height h of the liquid
level above the bottom of the vessel and the density of the liquid.
This hydrostatic pressure is calculated as
p = . g. h ……………….. (2) (g=9.81m/s2)
When the communicating tubes have been filled, the liquid level is
equal in all tubes, irrespective of their shape. In the horizontal
connecting tube the pressure must be equal at all points, because
the hydrostatic pressure depends only on the height h of the liquid
level. If, however, the water in one tube is initially higher, during
pouring in for example, the pressure difference is immediately
equalised at the bottom.
Table of readings:
No. h Psen.
(cm) ( mbar )
1
2
3
4
5
Sample of calculating:
pact. .g.h in (Pa)
Pa 102 mbar
Table of calculating:
Discussion: