Introduction
Chapter Name : Mechanical Properties Of Fluids |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_10_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
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Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
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Introduction
An introduction to
fluids.
Pre-Requisites:
Fluids, Solids,
Gases, Liquids
Activity:
Observe the different
fluids like water, chemicals at your lab and try to imagine why they might be
different.
Real Life Question:
What is a fluid?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Fluid | In physics, a fluid is a substance that continually deforms (flows) under an applied shear stress. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Fluid mechanics will help us to analyse the
motion of fluids.
Places to visit :
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
That gases and liquids
are called fluids.
What you learn in Practice:
That the study of
motion of fluids is a vital part of engineering today.