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2. Basics of Fluid Mechanics- 1 (Contnd.)

Fluid mechanics encompasses various properties and phenomena associated with fluids, including their behaviors under different conditions. Key concepts such as viscosity, bulk modulus of elasticity, and surface tension are explored alongside their mathematical descriptions and applications. The chapter also discusses gas laws, particularly isothermal and isentropic processes, and examines calculations related to pressures and temperatures within compressed fluids.

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Sections

  • 1

    Hydraulic Engineering

    This section covers the fundamental concepts of fluid properties in hydraulic engineering, focusing on viscosity, bulk modulus of elasticity, and gas laws.

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  • 1.1

    Basics Of Fluid Mechanics- 1 (Contnd.)

    This section revises fundamental fluid mechanics concepts, including viscosity, gas laws, bulk modulus of elasticity, surface tension, and related practical applications.

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  • 2

    Fluid Properties

    This section provides a comprehensive overview of fluid properties such as viscosity, bulk modulus, vapor pressure, and surface tension, essential for understanding fluid mechanics.

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  • 2.1

    Viscosity And Shear Stress

    This section explores the concepts of viscosity and shear stress in fluids, emphasizing their significance in hydraulic engineering and fluid dynamics.

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  • 2.2

    Perfect Gas Law

    The Perfect Gas Law describes the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature, and the number of moles of a gas.

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  • 2.3

    Bulk Modulus Of Elasticity

    The bulk modulus of elasticity relates volume change to pressure change within fluids, highlighting essential topics regarding gases, sound waves, and compressibility.

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  • 2.4

    Compression And Expansion Of Gases

    This section discusses the fundamental principles governing the behavior of gases, particularly focusing on isothermal and isentropic processes.

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  • 2.5

    Isothermal Process

    The isothermal process describes a thermodynamic interaction where temperature remains constant while pressure and volume change.

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  • 2.6

    Isentropic Process

    The isentropic process is a thermodynamic process characterized by an adiabatic change in which no heat is exchanged with the environment.

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  • 2.7

    Speed Of Sound

    This section discusses the fundamental concepts of the speed of sound in fluids, its derivation, and the factors affecting it.

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  • 2.8

    Vapour Pressure

    Vapour pressure is the pressure exerted by vapor in equilibrium with its liquid at a given temperature, reflecting the liquid's volatility.

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  • 2.9

    Surface Tension

    This section discusses surface tension, its definition, significance, and mathematical representation concerning the pressure difference across liquid surfaces.

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  • 2.10

    Surface Tension Example

    This section covers the concept of surface tension in fluids, including its implications and calculations for pressure differences in bubbles and droplets.

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  • 2.11

    Summary Of Fluid Properties

    This section covers essential properties of fluids, including viscosity, bulk modulus, vapor pressure, and surface tension.

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  • 3

    Problems

    This section discusses fluid properties, including the perfect gas law, bulk modulus of elasticity, and principles of fluid mechanics.

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  • 3.1

    Problem On Surface Tension

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  • 3.2

    Force Between Glass Plates

    This section discusses the interaction of forces between glass plates and explores the concepts of surface tension, pressure differences, and the related physics.

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  • 3.3

    Gas Laws Problem

    This section discusses the fundamental principles and equations of gas laws, including the perfect gas law, bulk modulus, and the concepts of isothermal and isentropic processes.

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What we have learnt

  • Viscosity affects the flow ...
  • Bulk modulus of elasticity ...
  • Surface tension is critical...

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