Finding pressure with given radius

In summary, the conversation is about a problem involving an ultracentrifuge, a test tube filled with water, and pressure calculations. The first part of the conversation discusses how to calculate the pressure at any given radius within the test tube, while the second part asks for the pressure at a specific radius and whether it matters if it is gauge or atmospheric pressure. The conversation also includes relevant equations and an attempt at solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


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A Test tube filled with water i being spun around in an ultracentrifuge with constant angular velocity, w (w = omega). The test tube i slying along a radius and revolving in a horizontal plane. The free surface of the water is at radius r(0) (with smaller parenthesis) as shown

a) show that the pressure at any raidus r within the tube is given by: P=1/2 (row)(omega)^2+P(atm)

b)suppose that w=3.8x10^5 rad/s and r(0)=10cm, what is pressure at r=13
Does it matter whether it's gauge or atmospheric pressure?

question, is it asking whether gauge pressure and actually pressure are the same?

Homework Equations


centripetal accleration =v^2/r = r(omega)^2
Pressure= P(atm) + (row)*g*h
where row is density, g is gravity (or acceleration in this case), and h is dept
density = (row) = m/V = mass over volume



The Attempt at a Solution


took simple approach
a= r(omega)^2

and used this "a" (acceleration) as"g" (gravity)
and r-r(0) (since that's the dept of watr) as h
so using Pressure= P(atm) + (row)*g*h
P= P(atm) + (density of water)*r*(omega)^2*(r-r(0))
in symbols :P
P= P(atm)+p*r*w^2(r-r(0))
but this doesn't match the answer ;)
 
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This is how I would start, does this work?
 

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Related to Finding pressure with given radius

1. How do you calculate pressure with a given radius?

To calculate pressure with a given radius, you will need to use the formula P = F/A, where P represents pressure, F represents force, and A represents the surface area. You will also need to know the radius of the object in question.

2. Can you give an example of finding pressure with a given radius?

Sure! Let's say we have a cylinder with a radius of 5 cm and a force of 10 N acting on it. To find the pressure, we would use the formula P = F/A. We know the force is 10 N, but we need to find the surface area. Since the cylinder has a circular base, we can use the formula for the area of a circle (A = πr^2). Plugging in our values, we get A = π(5 cm)^2 = 25π cm^2. Now, we can plug in our values for force and surface area to get P = 10 N / 25π cm^2 = 0.127 N/cm^2. Therefore, the pressure on the cylinder is 0.127 N/cm^2.

3. What units are typically used for pressure and radius?

The SI unit for pressure is pascal (Pa), and the SI unit for radius is meters (m). However, other units such as kilopascal (kPa) or centimeters (cm) may also be used for pressure and radius, respectively.

4. How does the radius of an object affect the pressure?

The radius of an object can directly affect the pressure it experiences. The larger the radius, the larger the surface area, which means the force acting on the object is spread out over a larger area. This results in a lower pressure. On the other hand, a smaller radius means a smaller surface area and a higher pressure due to the force being concentrated on a smaller area.

5. Is there a limit to how small or large a radius can be when finding pressure?

There is no limit to how small or large a radius can be when calculating pressure. However, it is important to note that very small or very large radii can result in extremely high or low pressures, which may not be physically realistic or measurable. It is always important to consider the context and application when using the formula for finding pressure with a given radius.

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