1.2 - Course Outline
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Practice Questions
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Define fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about what affects liquids and gases.
What is the difference between incompressible and compressible fluids?
💡 Hint: Consider examples of gases versus liquids.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What principle states that pressure decreases as the velocity of a fluid increases?
💡 Hint: This principle is vital for understanding how airplanes generate lift.
True or False: An incompressible fluid's density changes with the application of pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about how liquids behave under pressure.
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Challenge Problems
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If a container filled with water is 10 meters deep, calculate the pressure at the bottom of the container. Assume water density is 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Use the formula that relates pressure and depth in a fluid.
Describe a real-world system where fluid mechanics is critical for function. Identify how pressure and flow are managed.
💡 Hint: Consider any large infrastructure that utilizes water flow.
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