1. Basic Concepts of Fluid
Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics are explored, emphasizing the behavior of fluids in motion and at rest, as well as their interactions with solid interfaces. Key concepts include the classification of fluid flow, the introduction of virtual fluid balls to visualize flow patterns, and important principles like no-slip conditions. The applications of fluid mechanics in engineering, natural sciences, and technology demonstrate its relevance across multiple disciplines.
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What we have learnt
- Fluid mechanics deals with the behavior of fluids at rest and in motion.
- Fluids can be classified based on properties like compressibility and flow dynamics.
- The no-slip condition indicates that fluid particles at a solid interface have the same velocity as that surface.
Key Concepts
- -- Fluid Dynamics
- The study of fluids in motion, focusing on the interactions between solid boundaries and fluid flow.
- -- NoSlip Condition
- A condition that states fluid layers in contact with a solid surface have the same velocity as that surface.
- -- Virtual Fluid Balls
- A concept to visualize fluid flow patterns by imagining the movement of virtual balls to represent fluid behavior.
- -- Compressible vs Incompressible Flow
- Compressible flow occurs when fluid density changes significantly, while incompressible flow assumes constant density.
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