2.2.4 Fluid Dynamics Flashcards
What is density?
How closely packed particles are in a solid, liquid or gas.
What is the formula for density?
mass x volume
To convert density from kg/m³ to g/cm³?
Divide by 1000
What is SG?
Specific gravity
What is specific gravity?
Relative density, used to compare densities of two substances.
How are the densities of liquids and solids compared?
Compared with water at 4 degrees.
How are the densities of gasses compared?
Compared with air at room temp.
What is the unit for SG?
There isn’t one as it is a ratio.
What can the SG of liquids be measured with?
A hydrometer.
What is viscosity?
Resistance of a fluid to change in shape.
What viscosity do cold heavy oils have?
High viscosity.
What happens to the viscosity of liquids as the temperature increases?
Decreases.
What happens to the viscosity of gases as the temperature increases?
Increases.
What is fluid resistance?
Resistance to motion in a fluid when a solid travels through a gas or liquid.
What determines the resistance on a fluid?
Viscosity
Surface texture
Shape of object