Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface Calculator

✖Inclination Angle of Free Surface is defined as the angle that the free surface makes with the horizontal.ⓘ Inclination Angle of Free Surface [θ]

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✖Slope of Isobar is defined as the slope of the Free surface i.e. dZisobar/dx.ⓘ Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface [S]

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Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Slope of Isobar = -tan(Inclination Angle of Free Surface)
S = -tan(θ)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 2 Variables

Functions Used

tan - The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle., tan(Angle)

Variables Used

Slope of Isobar - Slope of Isobar is defined as the slope of the Free surface i.e. dZisobar/dx.
Inclination Angle of Free Surface - (Measured in Radian) - Inclination Angle of Free Surface is defined as the angle that the free surface makes with the horizontal.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Inclination Angle of Free Surface: 5 Degree --> 0.0872664625997001 Radian (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

S = -tan(θ) --> -tan(0.0872664625997001)

Evaluating ... ...

S = -0.0874886635259075

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

-0.0874886635259075 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

-0.0874886635259075 ≈ -0.087489 <-- Slope of Isobar

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S = -tan(θ)

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How to Calculate Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface?

Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface calculator uses Slope of Isobar = -tan(Inclination Angle of Free Surface) to calculate the Slope of Isobar, The Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface formula is defined as the function of inclination angle. Thus we conclude that the isobars (including the free surface) in an incompressible fluid with constant acceleration in linear motion are parallel surfaces whose slope is in the xz-plane. The free surface of such a fluid is a plane surface, and it is inclined unless ax = 0 (the acceleration is in the vertical direction only). Also, conservation of mass, together with the assumption of incompressibility (𝜌 = constant), requires that the volume of the fluid remain constant before and during acceleration. Therefore, the rise of fluid level on one side must be balanced by a drop of fluid level on the other side. This is true regardless of the shape of the container, provided that the liquid is continuous throughout the container. Slope of Isobar is denoted by S symbol.

How to calculate Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface, enter Inclination Angle of Free Surface (θ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface calculation can be explained with given input values -> -0.087489 = -tan(0.0872664625997001).

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What is Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface?

The Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface formula is defined as the function of inclination angle. Thus we conclude that the isobars (including the free surface) in an incompressible fluid with constant acceleration in linear motion are parallel surfaces whose slope is in the xz-plane. The free surface of such a fluid is a plane surface, and it is inclined unless ax = 0 (the acceleration is in the vertical direction only). Also, conservation of mass, together with the assumption of incompressibility (𝜌 = constant), requires that the volume of the fluid remain constant before and during acceleration. Therefore, the rise of fluid level on one side must be balanced by a drop of fluid level on the other side. This is true regardless of the shape of the container, provided that the liquid is continuous throughout the container and is represented as S = -tan(θ) or Slope of Isobar = -tan(Inclination Angle of Free Surface). Inclination Angle of Free Surface is defined as the angle that the free surface makes with the horizontal.

How to calculate Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface?

The Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface formula is defined as the function of inclination angle. Thus we conclude that the isobars (including the free surface) in an incompressible fluid with constant acceleration in linear motion are parallel surfaces whose slope is in the xz-plane. The free surface of such a fluid is a plane surface, and it is inclined unless ax = 0 (the acceleration is in the vertical direction only). Also, conservation of mass, together with the assumption of incompressibility (𝜌 = constant), requires that the volume of the fluid remain constant before and during acceleration. Therefore, the rise of fluid level on one side must be balanced by a drop of fluid level on the other side. This is true regardless of the shape of the container, provided that the liquid is continuous throughout the container is calculated using Slope of Isobar = -tan(Inclination Angle of Free Surface). To calculate Slope of Isobar given Inclination Angle of Free Surface, you need Inclination Angle of Free Surface (θ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Inclination Angle of Free Surface and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Slope of Isobar?

In this formula, Slope of Isobar uses Inclination Angle of Free Surface. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Slope of Isobar = -(Acceleration in X Direction/([g]+Acceleration in Z Direction))

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