Practice Physical Properties Of Fluids (4) - Properties of Fluids and Basic Equations

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define density.
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Think about how we measure weight in a specific amount of space.
Question 2.
What is specific weight?
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How does it relate to gravity?
3Question 3.
What is the definition of viscosity?
- Mass per unit volume
- Resistance to flow
- Weight per unit volume
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Think about how thick a liquid is.
4Question 4.
True or False: Higher temperatures increase the viscosity of fluids.
- True
- False
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Relate to how heat changes fluid flow.
Question 5.
A swimming pool contains water with a density of 1000 kg/m³. Calculate the specific weight of the water.
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Remember to use gravitational acceleration in your calculation.
Question 6.
Discuss how surface tension allows insects like water striders to walk on water. Use specific fluid properties to support your argument.
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Think about how tightly molecules are packed and their interactions.

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