Physics: Pressure and Viscosity
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What is the definition of pressure?

  • Force per unit area exerted by a fluid on an object or surface (correct)
  • Force per unit area exerted by a liquid on a surface
  • Force per unit area exerted by a solid on an object
  • Force per unit area exerted by a gas on an object

    • What is the unit of measurement for pressure?

  • Kilogram per cubic meter
  • Joule per cubic meter
  • Pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi) (correct)
  • Newton per square meter

    • What is the definition of viscosity?

  • Measure of a fluid's ability to flow
  • Measure of a fluid's density
  • Measure of a fluid's resistance to flow or shear stress (correct)
  • Measure of a fluid's volume

    • What is the type of viscosity that is a ratio of dynamic viscosity to density?

    <p>Kinematic viscosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of buoyancy?

    <p>Upward force exerted on an object by a fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle that states the buoyancy force equals the weight of the fluid displaced by an object?

    <p>Archimedes' Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of flow characterized by smooth, continuous flow of a fluid in parallel layers or streams?

    <p>Laminar flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of flow characterized by chaotic, irregular flow of a fluid with eddies and swirls?

    <p>Turbulent flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the application of laminar flow in the human body?

    <p>Blood flow in arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the application of turbulent flow in nature?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pressure

    • Definition: Force per unit area exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) on an object or surface
    • Units: Pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi)
    • Types:
      • Hydrostatic pressure: Pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to its weight
      • Hydrodynamic pressure: Pressure exerted by a fluid in motion

    Viscosity

    • Definition: Measure of a fluid's resistance to flow or shear stress
    • Units: Poise (P) or pascal-seconds (Pa·s)
    • Types:
      • Dynamic viscosity: Measure of a fluid's resistance to flow
      • Kinematic viscosity: Ratio of dynamic viscosity to density
    • Factors affecting viscosity:
      • Temperature: Viscosity generally decreases with increasing temperature
      • Pressure: Viscosity generally increases with increasing pressure

    Buoyancy

    • Definition: Upward force exerted on an object by a fluid (liquid or gas) due to differences in pressure
    • Archimedes' Principle: Buoyancy force equals the weight of the fluid displaced by the object
    • Applications:
      • Flotation: Objects less dense than the fluid will float
      • Submersion: Objects more dense than the fluid will sink

    Laminar Flow

    • Definition: Smooth, continuous flow of a fluid in parallel layers or streams
    • Characteristics:
      • Smooth, streamline flow
      • No turbulence or eddies
      • Predictable, steady flow
    • Applications:
      • Pipeline flow
      • Blood flow in arteries
      • Oil flow in pipelines

    Turbulence

    • Definition: Chaotic, irregular flow of a fluid characterized by eddies and swirls
    • Characteristics:
      • Unpredictable, irregular flow
      • Eddies and swirls create mixing and diffusion
      • Increased energy loss and resistance
    • Applications:
      • Ocean currents
      • Atmospheric flow
      • Mixing in chemical reactors

    Pressure

    • Force per unit area exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) on an object or surface
    • Measured in Pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi)
    • Hydrostatic pressure comes from the weight of a fluid at equilibrium
    • Hydrodynamic pressure comes from a fluid in motion

    Viscosity

    • Measures a fluid's resistance to flow or shear stress
    • Measured in Poise (P) or pascal-seconds (Pa·s)
    • Dynamic viscosity measures resistance to flow
    • Kinematic viscosity is the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density
    • Temperature increases reduce viscosity, while pressure increases enhance viscosity

    Buoyancy

    • Upward force exerted on an object by a fluid due to pressure differences
    • Archimedes' Principle states that the buoyancy force equals the weight of the fluid displaced
    • Objects less dense than the fluid will float
    • Objects more dense than the fluid will sink

    Laminar Flow

    • Smooth, continuous flow of a fluid in parallel layers or streams
    • Characteristics include smooth, streamline flow and predictable flow
    • Applications include pipeline flow, blood flow in arteries, and oil flow in pipelines

    Turbulence

    • Chaotic, irregular flow of a fluid characterized by eddies and swirls
    • Characteristics include unpredictable flow, eddies and swirls, and increased energy loss
    • Applications include ocean currents, atmospheric flow, and mixing in chemical reactors

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    This quiz covers the definitions, units, and types of pressure and viscosity, including hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure, and dynamic viscosity.

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