9.6 - Fluid Friction
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Practice Questions
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What is fluid friction?
💡 Hint: Think about moving through water or air.
What is drag?
💡 Hint: Consider resistance while swimming or flying.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of force do fluids exert on moving objects?
💡 Hint: Think about the force encountered when swimming.
True or False: A streamlined shape increases fluid friction.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of aircraft and fish.
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Given a scenario where a car races against a streamlined motorcycle in a wind tunnel, analyze how the shape affects their speed and the drag they encounter.
💡 Hint: Consider how each shape interacts with airflow.
Propose a new design for a swimming suit that minimizes drag based on the principles of fluid friction. What materials would you use?
💡 Hint: Think about materials from nature that help certain animals swim.
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