Fluids, Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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A fluid is characterized as any substance that ______, encompassing liquids, gases, slurries, mixtures, and even solids mixed with liquids.

flows

Fluids are vital for ______ because they are able to be transported easily.

transport

[Blank] systems rely on liquids under pressure to perform tasks such as lifting heavy objects, as seen in car jacks.

hydraulic

Conversely, ______ systems utilize air under pressure to operate tools, such as air brakes and drills.

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According to the particle theory, when the temperature of a liquid increases, its particles move faster, causing the liquid to become ______ viscous.

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In contrast, when the temperature of a gas increases, the gas particles move faster, resulting in the gas becoming ______ viscous.

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When the temperature increases, the particles move faster and hit the container walls more often and harder, therefore ______ increases.

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To determine the density of a substance, the formula used is Density = [Blank] / Volume.

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In a density column, liquids are layered based on their densities, with the heaviest liquid at the ______ and the lightest at the top.

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According to the principles of density, if an object is denser than a liquid, it will ______.

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Solids are generally considered not ______ because their particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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Gases are highly ______ because their particles are far apart and move freely.

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In an experiment with ramp and baby oil, it was observed that baby oil flows faster down a ______ ramp.

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In a controlled experiment, only one ______ is changed to ensure that the effect of that variable can be accurately measured.

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All other variables are kept ______ to ensure that the effect of that variable can be accurately measured.

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When testing the ramp angle's effect on the flow of oil, only change the ______, not the type of liquid or ramp material.

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To calculate the mass of an object, given its density and ______, you would use the formula: Mass = [Blank] x Density

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According to the scientific method, after formulating a question, the next step is to form a ______.

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According to the scientific method, after conducting an experiment, the next step is to make an ______.

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According to the scientific method, after collecting and analyzing data, the next step is to come to a ______.

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Flashcards

What is a fluid?

A substance that flows, including liquids, gases, slurries, mixtures of solids and liquids.

What are hydraulic systems?

Systems that use liquids under pressure to lift heavy objects.

What are pneumatic systems?

Systems that use air pressure for tools.

Liquid viscosity and temperature

When temperature increases, liquid particles move faster, and the liquid flows easier.

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Gas viscosity and temperature

When temperature increases, gas particles move faster, and the gas becomes more viscous.

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Temperature & Pressure

As temperature increases, particles move faster and hit container walls more often and harder.

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Density formula

Density = Mass / Volume

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Density Column

A column of different liquids layered by density, with the heaviest liquid at the bottom and the lightest at the top.

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Sinking

An object will sink if it is denser than the liquid it is placed in.

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Floating

An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in.

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Solid compressibility

Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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Liquid compressibility

Liquids are slightly compressible; particles are close but can slide.

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Gas compressibility

Gases are highly compressible; particles are far apart and move freely.

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Ramp & Baby Oil Experiment

Baby oil flows faster down a steeper ramp.

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Controlled experiment

Only one variable is changed to ensure a fair test.

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Study Notes

  • A fluid is any substance that flows; this includes liquids, gases, slurry mixtures, or a solid and a liquid.

Importance and applications of Fluids

  • Fluids are important because they help with transport
  • Fluids are substances that can flow including liquids and gases
  • Fluids do not have a fixed shape, and acquire the shape of their container
  • Fluids can apply force

Hydraulic Systems

  • Hydraulic systems use liquids under pressure to lift heavy objects, like car jacks.

Pneumatic Systems

  • Pneumatic systems use air under pressure for tools like air brakes and drills.

Particle Theory & Viscosity

Temperature & Viscosity of Liquids

  • As temperature increases, particles move faster, and liquids become less viscous and flow easier.
  • For example, warm honey flows faster than cold honey.

Temperature & Viscosity of Gases

  • As temperature increases, gas particles move faster, and gas becomes more viscous.
  • For example, hot air is harder to flow than cold air in some systems.

Temperature and Pressure in Fluids (Constant Volume)

  • As temperature increases, particles move faster and hit container walls more often and harder, which increases pressure.

Calculating Density, Mass, and Volume

  • Density = Mass ÷ Volume

Formulas

  • Mass = Volume divided by Density
  • m=d×V
  • Volume = Mass divided by Density
  • V=mdV = \frac{m}{d}

Units

  • Density is measured in g/cm³ or kg/m³.
  • Mass is measured in g or kg.
  • Volume is measured in cm³ or mL.

Density Column & Floating/Sinking

  • A density column is a column of different liquids layered by density, with the heaviest liquid at the bottom and the lightest at the top.

Predicting Solid Behavior

  • If an object is denser than a liquid, it sinks.
  • You can predict where an object will float based on where its density fits in the column.
  • For example, an object with a density of 1.2 g/cm³ floats between liquids with densities of 1.3 and 1.1 g/cm³.

Compressibility: Solids vs Fluids

Solids

  • Solids are not compressible because their particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

Fluids (Liquids & Gases)

  • Liquids are slightly compressible; their particles are close but can slide.
  • Gases are highly compressible; their particles are far apart and move freely.

Investigation: Ramp & Baby Oil

  • Baby oil flows faster down a steeper ramp
  • Steeper angle shows that a stronger force of gravity pulling the liquid results in a faster flow rate.
  • Slope thus affects flow in fluids.

Scientific Method & Controlled Experiments

Steps of the Scientific Method

  • Ask a question
  • Form a hypothesis
  • Conduct an experiment
  • Make an observation
  • Collect and analyze data
  • Conclude
  • Repeat

Controlled Experiment (Fair Test)

  • Only one variable should be changed
  • All other variables must be kept constant
  • For example, change only the angle when testing ramp angle, and not the liquid or ramp material.

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