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Fluid Mechanics Class Notes

The document provides an introduction to fluid mechanics, covering its definition, importance, and key terms such as viscosity and density. It explores fluid properties, fluid statics including hydrostatic pressure and Pascal's principle, and fluid dynamics with the continuity and Bernoulli's equations. Additionally, it highlights real-world applications and includes example problems to illustrate the principles of fluid mechanics.

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Fluid Mechanics Class Notes

The document provides an introduction to fluid mechanics, covering its definition, importance, and key terms such as viscosity and density. It explores fluid properties, fluid statics including hydrostatic pressure and Pascal's principle, and fluid dynamics with the continuity and Bernoulli's equations. Additionally, it highlights real-world applications and includes example problems to illustrate the principles of fluid mechanics.

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Page 1: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Title: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Content:

Definition: Fluid mechanics is the branch of physics that studies fluids (liquids
and gases) and their interactions with forces. It encompasses both fluid statics
(study of fluids at rest) and fluid dynamics (study of fluids in motion).
Importance: Fluid mechanics is crucial in various engineering applications,
including aerodynamics, hydraulics, and meteorology.
Diagram:

Diagram of a fluid with labeled parts (pressure, velocity, density).


Key Terms:

Fluid: A substance that continuously deforms under the application of shear stress.
Viscosity: A measure of a fluid's resistance to deformation.
Density: The mass per unit volume of a fluid.
Page 2: Fluid Properties
Title: Fluid Properties

Content:

Density (ρ): The mass of fluid per unit volume.


Viscosity (μ): The measure of a fluid's resistance to shear or flow.
Pressure (P): The force exerted per unit area by a fluid.
Diagram:

Illustration of fluid properties, showing pressure distribution in a fluid column.


Formulas:

Density: ρ = m/V
Pressure: P = F/A
Page 3: Fluid Statics
Title: Fluid Statics

Content:

Hydrostatic Pressure: Pressure at a point in a fluid at rest due to the weight of


the fluid above it.
Pascal’s Principle: A change in pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is
transmitted undiminished to all portions of the fluid and to the walls of its
container.
Diagram:

Hydrostatic pressure distribution in a fluid column.


Formula:

Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh


where
ℎ
h is the height of the fluid column.
Page 4: Fluid Dynamics
Title: Fluid Dynamics

Content:

Continuity Equation: Describes the conservation of mass in a fluid flow.


Bernoulli’s Equation: Relates pressure, velocity, and height in an ideal fluid
flow.
Diagram:

Flow diagram showing streamlines and the application of Bernoulli’s equation.


Formulas:

Continuity Equation: A1V1 = A2V2


Bernoulli’s Equation: P1 + ½ρv1^2 + ρgh1 = P2 + ½ρv2^2 + ρgh2
Page 5: Applications and Examples
Title: Applications and Examples

Content:

Real-World Applications: Examples include aircraft design, water supply systems,


and weather forecasting.
Example Problem: Solve a problem using Bernoulli’s equation or continuity equation.
Diagram:

Example problem illustration showing the application of fluid mechanics principles.


Conclusion:

Summary of key points and their significance in engineering and science.

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