Mechanics of Fluids PASS Session 1

19/8/2017
MEC 2404/CHE2161

Important Formulas:
du
1) =
dy
2) P=gh (-ve if going up & +ve if going down)
3) Fr =gA y c
A y
4) ( c )+ y c
y r =I xc /
5) Moment = F d perpendicular
1
6) P+ v 2+ gz=k ; where k is a constant
2
3
7) water =1000 kg /m
3
8) lake / sea=1000 kg /m

Question 1:

Free body diagrams are keys to HD ~ Dr. Saman Ilankoon Ruben

Prepared by: Ruben

rjos0001@student.monash.edu
 Mechanics of Fluids PASS Session 1
19/8/2017
MEC 2404/CHE2161

Question 2:

For the inclined-tube manometer in the Figure, the pressure in pipe A is 4.1 kPa. The fluid in both
pipes and is water, and the gage fluid in the manometer has a specific gravity of 2.6. What is the
pressure in pipe B corresponding to the differential reading shown? (3 in = 7.6 cm, 8 in = 20.3 cm)

Free body diagrams are keys to HD ~ Dr. Saman Ilankoon Ruben

Prepared by: Ruben

rjos0001@student.monash.edu
 Mechanics of Fluids PASS Session 1
19/8/2017
MEC 2404/CHE2161

Question 3:

If the driver cant open the door, suggest a way that

uses the application of forces on planar surface as a
means of opening the door.

Free body diagrams are keys to HD ~ Dr. Saman Ilankoon Ruben

Prepared by: Ruben

rjos0001@student.monash.edu
 Mechanics of Fluids PASS Session 1
19/8/2017
MEC 2404/CHE2161

Question 4:

A 1 m diameter cylindrical mass, M, is connected to a 2 m wide rectangular gate as shown. The

gate is to open when the water level, h, drops below 2.5 m. Determine the required value for M.
Neglect friction at the gate hinge and the pulley.

Free body diagrams are keys to HD ~ Dr. Saman Ilankoon Ruben

Prepared by: Ruben

rjos0001@student.monash.edu
 Mechanics of Fluids PASS Session 1
19/8/2017
MEC 2404/CHE2161

Question 5:

Free body diagrams are keys to HD ~ Dr. Saman Ilankoon Ruben

Prepared by: Ruben

rjos0001@student.monash.edu
 Mechanics of Fluids PASS Session 1
19/8/2017
MEC 2404/CHE2161

Question 6:

Free body diagrams are keys to HD ~ Dr. Saman Ilankoon Ruben

Prepared by: Ruben

rjos0001@student.monash.edu