Properties Of Matter Ques 2
- A closed compartment containing gas is moving with some acceleration in horizontal direction. Neglect effect of gravity. Then, the pressure in the compartment is
(1999, 2M)
(a) same everywhere
(b) lower in front side
(c) lower in rear side
(d) lower in upper side
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 2.( b )
Solution:
- If a fluid (gas or liquid) is accelerated in positive $x$-direction, then pressure decreases in positive $x$-direction. Change in pressure has following differential equation.
