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How is the static and stagnation pressure of water in a tank calculated if the water is still?
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Is atmospheric pressure the same everywhere on the surface of the earth?
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What are some indirect pressure measuring Devices?
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What is the difference between total pressure and pressure intensity?
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Can you provide detail about a manometer with its all types?
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What is meant by weightlessness?
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Is it possible to see air?
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How do you calculate weight in space?
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How do we study asteroids? What are the merits to studying asteroids?
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The Sun also has a tidal effect on our planet, yet it is not nearly as noticeable as the Moon's effects. Why?
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