Fluid Mechanics
Understand fluids at rest and in motion through concepts, models and original problems.
Second-year undergraduate · 8 topics · 29 practice questions · Free
Part I: Physical Foundations
Fluid Properties and Flow RegimesUnderstand what a fluid is and the properties that control its response to motion.22 min read · 4 practice questions · 6 diagramsOpen topic →
Fluid Statics and Hydrostatic ForcesAnalyse pressure fields, manometers, submerged surfaces and buoyancy.24 min read · 4 practice questions · 6 diagramsOpen topic →
Flow Kinematics and ContinuityDescribe local velocity fields and the conservation of mass.24 min read · 4 practice questions · 6 diagramsOpen topic →
Part II: Flow and Conservation
Part III: Flow Analysis and Applications
Dimensional Analysis and SimilarityUse dimensions and scaling laws to predict flow behaviour.24 min read · 3 practice questions · 5 diagramsOpen topic →
Internal Flow and Pipe LossesPredict viscous pressure losses and flow through pipe systems.27 min read · 3 practice questions · 5 diagramsOpen topic →
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