Section outline

  • Introduction

    The unit introduces the basic concepts and principles of Pascal’s principle, Hydraulic lift/hydraulic press, Archimedes’ principle and their application, and surface tension

    Aim of the unit1

    The main aim of this unit is to allow you to explain the basic concepts and principles fluids at rest, solve problem, perform experiments related to fluids at rest.

    Intended learning outcomes of this unit

    At the end of this unit you should be able to:

    • Explain the basic concepts and principles of fluids at rest
    • Analyse and Solve conceptual and numerical problems related to fluids at rest
    • Perform experiments related to fluids at rest

    Indicative content of this unit:

    2.1 Pascal’s Principle and its applications

    2.2 Hydraulic lift/hydraulic press

    2.3 Archimedes principle

    2.4. Surface tension