Chapter 1
Properties of Fluids
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this chapter and solving a representative sample of end-of-chapter problems, you will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of a fluid and describe the fundamental differences between solids, liquids, and gases.
- Understand dimensional homogeneity, fundamental dimensions, and systems of units.
- Understand the constitutive relationships and fluid properties relevant to engineering applications.
- Identify and readily quantify the key properties of water and air.
1.1 Introduction
Fluid mechanics is the study of the behavior of liquids and gases. The study of fluids at rest is called fluid statics, and the study of fluids in motion is called fluid dynamics. Applications of fluid ...
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