hydrostatics
[/ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/]
noun
hidrostática
1. The branch of physics that deals with the properties and behavior of fluids at rest, particularly liquids, and the forces exerted by or upon them
Hydrostatics is essential for understanding how dams and submarines operate under water pressure.
A hidrostática é essencial para entender como barragens e submarinos funcionam sob pressão da água.
2. The study of equilibrium and pressure in stationary fluids
In hydrostatics, we learn that pressure increases with depth in a fluid.
Em hidrostática, aprendemos que a pressão aumenta com a profundidade em um fluido.
Hydrostatics is primarily a technical and scientific term used in physics, engineering, and mathematics curricula in both the USA and Brazil. It is fundamental to civil engineering projects like dam construction and is taught in universities worldwide as part of fluid mechanics courses.
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