Week 10: Fluid Dynamics

Learning Objectives

After going through this unit activities carefully, you should be able to

  • Explain and apply Bernoulli’s theorem.
  • Define laminar and turbulent flow.
  • Explain what viscosity is.
  • Explain and apply Poiseuille’s law.

How is flow rate of an incompressible liquid related to its velocity?

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