11. Fluid Mechanics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is fluid kinematics?

   Hint

   Think about the definition of fluid mechanics.

2. 2.

   Name one tool used for flow visualization.

   Hint

   Consider what aids our understanding of flow.

3. 3.

   What does fluid kinematics study?

   • The forces acting on fluids
   • The motion of fluids without forces
   • The temperature of fluids

   Hint

   Consider what aspects of fluids we analyze in this study.

4. 4.

   The continuity equation is based on the principle of:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about mass flow in an incompressible fluid.

5. 5.

   A fluid is flowing through two sections of a pipe with different diameters. How does the velocity change as per the continuity equation?

   Hint

   Consider how cross-sectional areas relate to flow.

6. 6.

   Visualize the impact of turbulence and laminar flow on a body within a fluid stream. Discuss how this affects drag forces.

   Hint

   Think about how fluid layers interact differently in each flow type.