3 (a) With respect to liquids and using diagrams as required: Derive an equation to describe the variation of hydrostatic pressure with depth. Explain in detail Archimedes' principle and illustrate its operation. Explain how buoyancy effects may be used to lift very heavy weights.

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3 (a) With respect to liquids and using diagrams as required:
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Derive an equation to describe the variation of hydrostatic pressure with depth.
Explain in detail Archimedes' principle and illustrate its operation. Explain how
buoyancy effects may be used to lift very heavy weights.
Transcribed Image Text:3 (a) With respect to liquids and using diagrams as required: (6) Derive an equation to describe the variation of hydrostatic pressure with depth. Explain in detail Archimedes' principle and illustrate its operation. Explain how buoyancy effects may be used to lift very heavy weights.
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