Fluid mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid mechanics (pronounced: /ˈfluːɪd mɪˈkænɪks/) is a branch of physics that studies the mechanics of fluids (liquids, gases, and plasmas) and the forces on them. It has applications in a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering, as well as in atmospheric science and planetary science.
Etymology
The term "fluid mechanics" is derived from the Latin word "fluidus" meaning flowing, and the Greek word "mechanikos" meaning pertaining to mechanical arts.
Related Terms
- Fluid dynamics: The sub-discipline of fluid mechanics that deals with fluid flow—the science of liquids and gases in motion.
- Fluid statics: The study of fluids at rest.
- Viscosity: A measure of a fluid's resistance to shear or flow.
- Pressure: The force exerted by a fluid per unit area.
- Turbulence: An irregular, chaotic flow of fluid.
- Hydrodynamics: The study of liquids in motion.
- Aerodynamics: The study of gases in motion, particularly when they interact with a solid object.
- Bernoulli's principle: A principle that explains how the speed of a fluid relates to the pressure within the fluid.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fluid mechanics
- Wikipedia's article - Fluid mechanics
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