1.8 - Applications of Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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What is fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the study of liquids and gases.
Give one everyday application of fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider how you get water in your home.
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What branch of engineering utilizes fluid mechanics for water distribution applications?
💡 Hint: Think about infrastructure related to water.
True or False: Aerodynamics is unrelated to fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider how planes are designed.
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Analyze the efficiency of a proposed wind turbine design using principles of fluid mechanics. Discuss the influencing factors and potential optimizations.
💡 Hint: Consider how fluid flow affects turbine operation.
Critique the methods used in weather modeling based on fluid dynamics, discussing limitations and areas for improvement.
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in prediction accuracy can be achieved.
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