Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals

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Which of the following best describes the term 'fluid'?

  • A solid material that can be easily molded
  • A substance that can flow and take the shape of its container (correct)
  • A substance that cannot be compressed or change shape
  • A liquid or gas that has a fixed volume

What is the primary factor that affects the viscosity of a fluid?

  • Temperature (correct)
  • Pressure
  • Density
  • Volume

According to Pascal's Law, what happens when pressure is applied to a confined fluid?

  • The pressure is transmitted equally in all directions (correct)
  • The fluid becomes more viscous
  • The fluid changes its state from liquid to gas
  • The fluid becomes less dense

What is the relationship between the density of an object and its ability to float or sink in a fluid?

<p>The density of the object relative to the fluid determines whether it will float or sink (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volume of a gas when pressure is applied to it?

<p>The volume decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between temperature and the density of a substance?

<p>The effect of temperature on density depends on the state of the substance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the flow rate of a fluid?

<p>Viscosity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Archimedes' Principle, what are the three cases of buoyancy?

<p>Floating, sinking, and neutrally buoyant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the properties of fluids are used in various technologies.

<p>Fluid properties like viscosity and density are crucial in designing technologies like hydraulic systems and submarines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what occurs when liquids and gases are compressed.

<p>When liquids and gases are compressed, their volume decreases while pressure and density increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare the viscosities of different fluids and explain the significance of viscosity.

<p>Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow; honey has higher viscosity than water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how changes in temperature affect the density of an object using The Particle Theory.

<p>As temperature increases, particles in the object move faster, causing them to spread out and decrease density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three cases of buoyancy as per Archimedes' Principle.

<p>Buoyancy explains why objects sink, float, or remain suspended in a fluid based on their density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how buoyancy impacts daily life, providing an example.

<p>Buoyancy determines whether objects like boats float or sink, influencing water transport and recreation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apply Pascal's Law to explain what happens when pressure is applied to a confined fluid.

<p>When pressure is applied to a confined fluid, it is transmitted equally in all directions, allowing for hydraulic systems to function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apply the Particle Theory to explain differences in fluid flow rates.

<p>Fluid flow rates vary based on particle arrangement and interactions; gases flow faster than liquids due to less intermolecular forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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