1.2 - Important Quantities and Symbols
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What are the basic dimensions used in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about physical quantities.
What is the dimension of Pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider force and area relationship.
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What are the base dimensions used in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider basic quantities in physics.
Is the dimension of pressure given by ML⁻¹T⁻²?
💡 Hint: Break down the relationship of pressure.
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Calculate the shear stress for a fluid with viscosity 3 Pa.s flowing at a velocity of 2 m/s between a distance of 0.01 m.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for shear stress that relates viscosity, velocity, and distance.
A liquid has a density of 950 kg/m³. What is its specific weight in N/m³?
💡 Hint: Remember to multiply the density by the acceleration due to gravity.
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