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What causes the liquid to travel up the tube in a venturi system?

  • Direct suction from the airstream.
  • The liquid is heated before entering the tube.
  • The pressure difference created by the venturi effect. (correct)
  • The liquid is pushed by a mechanical pump.

    • How does the venturi effect relate to aircraft wings?

  • It increases drag on the aircraft.
  • It prevents air from passing over the wings.
  • It generates lift by creating a pressure difference between the top and bottom of the wings. (correct)
  • It decreases the weight of the aircraft.

    • Which type of pressure is present at the leading edges of wings?

  • Static pressure only.
  • Total pressure. (correct)
  • Dynamic pressure only.
  • Neck pressure.

    • What does Bernoulli's Theorem primarily describe in the context of fluid dynamics?

    <p>The behavior of a fluid under varying speeds and pressures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of pressure related to fluids?

    <p>Kinetic pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard temperature used for measuring the density of solids and liquids?

    <p>4°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the density of a gas change with pressure?

    <p>Density increases with increased pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard for comparing the densities of liquids and solids?

    <p>Water at 4°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hydrometer measure?

    <p>Specific gravity of liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the viscosity of liquids when the temperature increases?

    <p>Viscosity decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does high pressure affect the viscosity of a liquid?

    <p>It increases the viscosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Specific gravity is expressed in what manner?

    <p>As a numerical value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between viscosity and a liquid's flow characteristics?

    <p>High viscosity means the liquid flows slowly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does static pressure represent in a fluid?

    <p>The pressure associated with the fluid's state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents dynamic pressure in a fluid?

    <p>q = ½rV²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of static pressure in aviation?

    <p>To determine aircraft altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs inside a sealed capsule when dynamic pressure is measured?

    <p>The capsule expands or contracts based on static pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the principle explaining the energy relationship in fluids?

    <p>Daniel Bernoulli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bernoulli’s principle state about energy in a fluid?

    <p>Kinetic energy can be converted to potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a Venturi tube?

    <p>A tube that decreases in cross-sectional area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a fluid according to Bernoulli’s principle?

    <p>They can be exchanged, but not created or destroyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high viscosity index (V.I.) indicate about an oil's viscosity changes with temperature?

    <p>The oil's viscosity remains stable under temperature extremes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are viscosity and temperature related in gases?

    <p>Viscosity increases when the temperature of the gas rises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the effect of streamlining on an object moving through air?

    <p>Streamlining reduces air resistance and can increase lift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What design feature is recommended for reducing drag on a subsonic object?

    <p>A well-rounded front and tapered rear section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about hydraulic oils in aircraft is true?

    <p>They need a high viscosity index due to a wide range of operating temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a fluid with a low viscosity index when the temperature fluctuates?

    <p>It undergoes significant changes in viscosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is not independent of pressure when considering the viscosity of gases?

    <p>The temperature of the gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of streamlining an object's shape in aerodynamics?

    <p>To reduce air resistance and improve aerodynamic efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to static pressure at the point where fluid velocity increases?

    <p>Static pressure decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation 'Static Pressure + Dynamic Pressure = Total Pressure = Constant', what does dynamic pressure represent?

    <p>The pressure related to fluid velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When fluid flows through a constricted section of pipe, what happens to its velocity?

    <p>Velocity increases as pressure decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between areas A1 and A2 in the context of fluid flow through a constriction?

    <p>A1 &gt; A2, V1 &lt; V2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle underlies the Venturi effect?

    <p>Bernoulli’s principle of energy conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In fluid mechanics, what is meant by 'volume of fluid' being constant through a diverging duct?

    <p>The amount of fluid remains unchanged over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the static pressure at points A and C compared to point B?

    <p>Pressure is higher at points A and C than at point B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is assumed to remain constant in Bernoulli's equation for incompressible flow?

    <p>Density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does compressibility refer to in the context of fluids?

    <p>The ability of molecules to be compacted and return to original density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fluids is generally considered incompressible?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what speeds is compressibility generally insignificant for aircraft design?

    <p>Low speeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to airflow around an aircraft at high speeds?

    <p>It becomes compressible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two components that make up total pressure in fluid dynamics?

    <p>Static and dynamic pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical designation for dynamic pressure in fluid dynamics?

    <p>q or Q</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pitot tube measure in an aircraft?

    <p>Fluid flow velocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does atmospheric pressure affect an aircraft in flight?

    <p>It contributes to static pressure experienced by the aircraft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fluid Dynamics Module

    • Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion. Fluids include liquids and gases.
    • Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water.
    • Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance. Density is usually expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³).
    • The density of solids and liquids varies with temperature. A standard temperature of 4°C is used when measuring the density of matter.
    • The density of a gas varies with temperature and pressure. Standard conditions for temperature are 0°C and for pressure 76 cm (29.92 inch) of Mercury (Hg).
    • Specific gravity is a dimensionless quantity that compares the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, usually water at 4°C.

    Types of Pressure

    • Static pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest. It is associated with the state of the fluid, not its motion.
    • Dynamic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid in motion. It is parallel to the flow of air and expressed as: q = 1/2 rV², where r is the fluid density and V is the fluid velocity.
    • Total pressure (or total pitot pressure or stagnation pressure) is the sum of static and dynamic pressure.

    Bernoulli's Theorem

    • Bernoulli's Theorem explains the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a fluid.
    • All matter contains potential energy and/or kinetic energy. In a fluid, potential energy is caused by pressure, while kinetic energy is caused by movement.
    • Although energy cannot be created or destroyed it can be exchanged between potential and kinetic energy.

    Viscosity

    • Viscosity is a fluid's resistance to flow; a low viscosity fluid flows easily (examples gasoline). A high viscosity fluid flows slowly (examples-tar).
    • Viscosity is affected by temperature and pressure: as temperature increases, viscosity decreases; as pressure increases, viscosity increases.
    • The term viscosity also applies to gases, and viscosity in gases is independent of pressure under normal conditions.
    • Viscosity in gases increases with increasing temperature.

    Viscosity Index (V.I.)

    • The viscosity index (V.I.) of an oil is a number that indicates the effect of temperature changes on the oil's viscosity.
    • A high V.I. indicates that viscosity changes little with temperature changes.
    • A low V.I. indicates a significant viscosity change with temperature changes.

    Streamlining

    • Streamlining is the shaping of an object to reduce the amount of drag or resistance from air flow.
    • Streamlining reduces both resistance and increases lift.
    • To reduce resistance, the front of an object should be well-rounded and the body should gradually curve back from the midsection to a tapered rear section (for subsonic streamlining).

    Compressibility

    • Compressibility refers to the ability of a fluid's molecules to be compacted (made more dense) and to bounce back to their original density.
    • Liquids are considered incompressible, while gases such as air are either compressible or incompressible (depending on speed).
    • Compressibility is an important factor in aerodynamics, especially at high speeds, where the motion of an aircraft affects the density of the air.

    Hydrometer

    • A hydrometer is a device used to measure the specific gravity of liquids. It has a tubular-shaped glass float in a larger glass tube.

    Venturi Effect

    • The Venturi effect is the reduction in fluid pressure that results when a fluid flows through a constricted section of a tube.
    • The velocity of the fluid increases as pressure decreases through the constriction. This is governed by the equation of continuity and Bernoulli's principle.

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