HYDROSTATICS Meaning and
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Hydrostatics is a branch of fluid mechanics that deals with the balance of forces acting on fluids that are at rest, particularly in relation to fluids in equilibrium and under the influence of gravity. It specifically focuses on the fundamental principles of fluids, such as liquids and gases, in a state of rest or unchanging motion.
The term "hydrostatics" comes from the Greek words "hydro," meaning water, and "statikos," meaning causing to stand. Therefore, hydrostatics can be understood as the study of fluids that are stationary and the forces that cause them to stay in equilibrium, often involving the gravitational force.
Hydrostatics primarily explores how pressure is distributed within a fluid, including the changes in pressure due to varying depths, densities, and the effects of external forces. Key concepts of hydrostatics are Pascal's law and Archimedes' principle, which explain pressure distribution and buoyancy.
Pascal's law states that pressure is transmitted equally in all directions within an incompressible fluid. Archimedes' principle, on the other hand, states that the buoyant force experienced by a submerged object is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Overall, hydrostatics provides the foundation for understanding various phenomena related to fluid equilibrium and serves as a basis for studying more complex fluid dynamics.
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Science relating to the physical properties of liquids in a state of equilibrium.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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The science which treats of the properties of fluids when at rest-namely, their weight, pressure, and equilibrium, particularly of water.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for HYDROSTATICS
Etymology of HYDROSTATICS
The word "hydrostatics" is derived from two ancient Greek words. "Hydro" comes from the Greek word "hudor" meaning "water", and "statics" is derived from the Greek word "statikos" meaning "causing to stand". Thus, "hydrostatics" essentially means "the study of fluids at rest", with a focus on water.
Similar spelling words for HYDROSTATICS
- hydrokinetic,
- hydrogenate,
- hydrostatic,
- hydrographical,
- hydrastis,
- hydrocortisone,
- hydrographic,
- hydrogenated,
- hydrosphere,
- hydrocharis,
- hydrokinetics.
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