Fluid at Rest

What this topic covers

Experimental determination of volume, density, and relative density for solids and liquids. Concept and definition of pressure in fluids. Pascal's principle and its application to hydraulic press and car brakes. Dependence of pressure on depth below a liquid surface. Atmospheric pressure, simple barometer, manometer, siphon, syringe, and pump. Determination of relative density of liquids with U-tube and Hare's apparatus. Identification of forces acting on a body partially or completely immersed in a fluid. Archimedes' principle: Use to determine relative densities of solids and liquids. Law of flotation: Conditions for a body to float, applications in hydrometer, balloons, boats, ships, submarines etc.