Mercury is poured into a U-tube as shown in Figure a. The left arm of the tube has cross-sectional area A, of 9.8 cm2, and the right arm has a cross-sectional area A, of 5.5 of water are then poured into the right arm as shown in Figure b. A1 A1 Water Ag Мегrcury Densities: Mercury 13.6 g/cm3, Water 1.0 g/cm3 (a) Determine the length of the water column in the right arm of the U-tube. 36.36 cm (b) What distance h does the mercury rise in the left arm? 0.96 cm. (c) In figure b, at the level of the dashed line, which side of the u-tube has larger pressure? O Mecure side O Water side O Same
Viscosity
The measure of the resistance of a fluid to flow is known as viscosity. Most fluids have some resistance to motion, the resistance provided by the fluid is called viscosity. This resistance is created by the force of attraction between the fluid molecules. If you pour water through a funnel, it flows easily and quickly, because it has very little resistance. But if you pour honey through a funnel, it may take a little time longer, as the density of honey is high.
Poiseuille's Law
The law of Poiseuille or Poiseuille's equation states that the pressure drop of an incompressible fluid especially a liquid in a laminar flow that passes through a cylindrical tube of length L, radius r, pressure gradient ΔP, and mainly depends on the viscosity of the fluid is nothing but the pressure difference of the layers of fluids. ΔP=P1-P2
Drag Forces
Forces that occur due to the movement of fluid are known as fluid mechanics. Following are the fluids present:
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