QUESTION ONE

a$.$ State and prove Pascal's law. Explain the consequences of the law. $(7$marks$)$

b$.$ Derive an expression for the distribution of force in static fluid subjected to whole

body acceleration in a general direction$-$s$.(5$ marks$)$

c$.$ Determine the absolute and gauge pressures in chamber A as shown in the figure

below, the gauge pressure being referred to atmospheric pressure of $1\mathrm{.}02{10}^5\frac{N}{m^2}.$

$(5$marks$)$