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This document describes an experiment to determine hydrostatic pressure. The objectives are to measure the hydrostatic thrust F (N) and center of pressure h (m) of an object immersed in water. It is hypothesized that F will increase with depth and h will increase with depth. The procedure involves setting up a tank and balance, then gradually immersing a load while measuring its depth d and calculating F and h using equations that depend on whether the surface is partially or fully submerged. Results are recorded in a table.

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Part 1: Equipment Set Up

This document describes an experiment to determine hydrostatic pressure. The objectives are to measure the hydrostatic thrust F (N) and center of pressure h (m) of an object immersed in water. It is hypothesized that F will increase with depth and h will increase with depth. The procedure involves setting up a tank and balance, then gradually immersing a load while measuring its depth d and calculating F and h using equations that depend on whether the surface is partially or fully submerged. Results are recorded in a table.

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1.

INTRODUCTION
Hydrostatic pressure is, the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of

gravity. A fluid in this condition is known as a hydrostatic fluid. So our Hydrostatic pressure lab
was to determine the hydrostatic pressure of an object immersed in fluid. It will enable us to
measure the static thrust exerted by a fluid on a submerged surface while allowing them to
compare the magnitude and direction of the force with theory.

2.0

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this experiment are to determine the hydrostatic thrust, F (N) and centre

of pressure, h (m), and to study the relationship between hydrostatic forces against the average
depth (partially or fully submerged) curve.

3.0

HYPOTHESIS
1. The hydrostatic thrust, F (N) will increase as the average depth of immersion increase.
2. The distance to centre of pressure, h (m) will increase as the average depth of immersion
increase.

4.0

PROCEDURES
Part 1: Equipment set up
1. Measure the height, D (m) and width, B (m) of quadrant, length of balance, L (m) and
distance quadrant to pivot, H (m).
2. Record the values.
3. Without water and weight pan, adjust the counter weight until the horizontal arm
balanced in horizontal position at pivot point.

4. Closed the drain valve and add water into the tank until the surface just touch the
quadrant base, and set the datum level (set point).
5. Then, open the drain valve and remove water from tank.
Part 2: Taking a set of results
1. Position the load, 0.05 kg at weighing pan and record the mass, m (kg).
2. Add water slowly until the horizontal arm is balanced.
3. Then, measure the depth of immersion, d and record. (Make sure the new depth of
immersion must be subtracted with the datum level and note the condition full or partial
immersion.)
4. Repeat the procedure with increment of load (0.05kg) until the tank is full with water.

5.0

EXPERIMENT RESULTS
-refer to the table

6.0

SAMPLE OF CALCULATIONS
(a) When the surface is partially submerge (h<H):
Hydrostatic trust,

2nd

Moment,

2nd

Moment,

F=g

Bd2
2

'
h'experimental
=

(N)

2mL
2
Bd

'
h'theoretical
=h

d
3

(m)

(m)

(b) When the surface is fully submerge (h>H):

Hydrostatic trust,

F=gBd (d

''

nd

Moment,

hexperimental =

D
)
2

mgL
=
F

(N)

mL
BD(d

D
)
2

(m)

D
D
) +( )
2
12
+ Hd
D
(d )
2

(d
nd

7.0

''
Moment, htheoretical =

CONCLUSION

(m)

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