Classical Mechanics

12.

Fluid Mechanics

12.1.

12.1.1.

Properties of Fluids

12.1.1.1.

Density and Specific Gravity

12.1.1.2.

Compressibility

12.1.2.

Pressure in Fluids

12.1.2.1.

Definition and Units

12.1.2.2.

Pressure Variation with Depth

12.1.2.3.

Atmospheric Pressure

12.1.3.

Pascal's Principle

12.1.3.1.

Transmission of Pressure

12.1.3.2.

Hydraulic Systems

12.1.3.2.1.

12.1.3.2.2.

Hydraulic Press

12.1.4.

Archimedes' Principle and Buoyancy

12.1.4.1.

12.1.4.1.1.

Displaced Fluid Weight

12.1.4.2.

Floating and Sinking Conditions

12.1.4.2.1.

Density Comparisons

12.1.4.3.

Apparent Weight

12.2.

12.2.1.

Fluid Flow Characteristics

12.2.1.1.

Streamlines and Flow Patterns

12.2.1.2.

Steady vs. Unsteady Flow

12.2.2.

The Equation of Continuity

12.2.2.1.

Conservation of Mass in Fluids

12.2.2.2.

A₁v₁ = A₂v₂ Relationship

12.2.3.

Bernoulli's Equation

12.2.3.1.

Energy Conservation in Fluids

12.2.3.2.

Pressure-Velocity Relationship

12.2.4.

Applications of Bernoulli's Equation

12.2.4.1.

12.2.4.2.

12.2.4.3.

Airplane Wing Lift

12.2.5.

Viscosity and Turbulence

12.2.5.1.

Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow

12.2.5.2.

Reynolds Number

12.2.5.3.

Qualitative Effects of Viscosity

12.2.5.3.1.

12.2.5.3.2.

Flow Resistance

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