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Date: 4/22/10 Prepared by: Javier Kienzle , Fellow - GK12 Program Presented at: Columbia High School Supported by: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education Program Associated Institution: Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ. Fluids in engineering. What is a fluid?.
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Date: 4/22/10Prepared by: Javier Kienzle, Fellow - GK12 ProgramPresented at: Columbia High SchoolSupported by: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education ProgramAssociated Institution: Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ Fluids in engineering
What is a fluid? • Simply put…something that flows. • Liquid • Gas • Granular Material
Bernoulli’s Equation Constant
Bernoulli’s Equation Constant
Aerodynamics WING Constant
How can we model a fluid? Consider: f (P,V,ρ,L,μ) Note: μ is the fluid viscosity (thickness)
Dimensional Analysis Inertial Forces = Viscous Forces
Questions Questions or Comments?