Overview
Fluid dynamics is a vital area of physics that explores how fluids behave when they are in motion. It encompasses various principles, such as Bernoulli's Principle and the continuity equation, which help us understand the relationship between pressure, velocity, and flow characteristics. By studying...
Key Terms
Example: Honey has a higher viscosity than water.
Example: Air pressure is measured in pascals.
Example: Airplane wings generate lift due to Bernoulli's principle.
Example: Water flowing slowly through a straight pipe exhibits laminar flow.
Example: Water flowing rapidly over rocks in a river is turbulent.
Example: A Reynolds number below 2000 indicates laminar flow.
Related Topics
Hydrodynamics
The study of fluids in motion, focusing on liquids.
intermediateAerodynamics
The study of the behavior of air as it interacts with solid objects.
advancedThermodynamics
The study of heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.
advancedFluid Mechanics
The branch of physics that studies the behavior of fluids at rest and in motion.
intermediateKey Concepts
ViscosityBernoulli's PrincipleContinuity EquationLaminar vs Turbulent Flow