1.2. Course Outline

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define fluid mechanics.

   Hint

   Think about what affects liquids and gases.

2. 2.

   What is the difference between incompressible and compressible fluids?

   Hint

   Consider examples of gases versus liquids.

3. 3.

   What principle states that pressure decreases as the velocity of a fluid increases?

   • Archimedes' Principle
   • Bernoulli's Principle
   • Pascal's Principle

   Hint

   This principle is vital for understanding how airplanes generate lift.

4. 4.

   True or False: An incompressible fluid's density changes with the application of pressure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how liquids behave under pressure.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.