Math Problem Statement

The absolute (or total) pressure at the bottom of a cylindrical container with a cross-sectional area of 50.0 cm2 and holding a fluid of density 740 kg/m3 is 115 kPa. For the questions below, assume that the ambient atmospheric pressure is 1.0 atm (1.013e5 Pa). (a) Determine the depth of the fluid.

Solution

To determine the depth of the fluid in the cylindrical container, we use the relationship between pressure, fluid density, gravity, and depth:

Pabsolute=Patmospheric+ρghP_{\text{absolute}} = P_{\text{atmospheric}} + \rho g h

Where:

  • PabsoluteP_{\text{absolute}} is the absolute pressure (115kPa=115,000Pa115 \, \text{kPa} = 115,000 \, \text{Pa}),
  • PatmosphericP_{\text{atmospheric}} is the atmospheric pressure (1.013×105Pa1.013 \times 10^5 \, \text{Pa}),
  • ρ\rho is the fluid density (740kg/m3740 \, \text{kg/m}^3),
  • gg is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8m/s29.8 \, \text{m/s}^2),
  • hh is the depth of the fluid (to be determined).

Step 1: Solve for hh

Rearranging the equation for hh:

h=PabsolutePatmosphericρgh = \frac{P_{\text{absolute}} - P_{\text{atmospheric}}}{\rho g}

Step 2: Substitute known values

h=115,000101,3007409.8h = \frac{115,000 - 101,300}{740 \cdot 9.8}

h=13,7007252h = \frac{13,700}{7252}

h1.89mh \approx 1.89 \, \text{m}

Final Answer:

The depth of the fluid is approximately 1.89 meters.

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the gauge pressure in the fluid?
  2. How would the depth change if the density of the fluid were increased?
  3. What is the force exerted by the fluid on the base of the container?
  4. How does atmospheric pressure affect the total pressure calculation?
  5. How would the result change if the fluid density were given in g/cm3\text{g/cm}^3?

Tip: Always confirm if you're using absolute pressure or gauge pressure in fluid problems to avoid errors in your calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fluid Mechanics
Pressure and Depth Relationship
Units Conversion

Formulas

P_absolute = P_atmospheric + ρgh
h = (P_absolute - P_atmospheric) / (ρg)

Theorems

Hydrostatic Pressure Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12