Fluid Mechanics (CP & Honors)

Front

What principle states that any object completely or partially submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal in magnitude to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object?

Back

Archimedes' Principle

Front

What is the symbol for buoyant force?

Back

F_B

Front

Which principle states that the pressure in a fluid decreases as its velocity increases?

Back

Bernoulli's Principle

Front

Which is NOT a unit of pressure?

Back

Newton

Front

What happens to a person standing near the edge of a railroad track when a high-speed train passes?

Back

He or she is pulled toward the train.

Front

What is the definition of fluid mechanics?

Back

Fluid mechanics is the study of fluids (liquids and gases) and the forces acting on them.

Front

What is Pascal's Principle?

Back

Pascal's Principle states that a change in pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to all portions of the fluid.

Front

What is the formula for calculating pressure?

Back

Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A)

Front

What is the unit of pressure in the SI system?

Back

Pascal (Pa)

Front

What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a fluid?

Back

Pressure increases with depth due to the weight of the fluid above.