Fluid Mechanics

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Which property refers to a fluid's resistance to deformation under stress?

  • Density
  • Pressure
  • Surface tension
  • Viscosity (correct)

What is the term for the force per unit area exerted by a fluid against a surface?

  • Viscosity
  • Pressure (correct)
  • Surface tension
  • Buoyancy

Which property of a fluid is a measure of its mass per unit volume?

  • Buoyancy
  • Viscosity
  • Pressure
  • Density (correct)

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

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What are some examples of products that have been developed due to advances in physics?

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Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?

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What are some early civilizations that were involved in the study of astronomy?

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What are some specific areas of physics that led to the development of new products and industrialization?

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