Lecture
Fluid Mechanics: Hydrostatic Law
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This lecture covers the hydrostatic law in fluid mechanics, focusing on Pascal's law and the intensity of forces in a fluid. It explains how the force exerted by a fluid on a surface depends only on the surface's size and position. The lecture also discusses the increase in pressure with depth in a fluid, emphasizing the concept of hydrostatic equilibrium and the forces acting on a fluid element. Various examples and calculations are provided to illustrate these principles.
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