Fluid Mechanics Keywords Flashcards
1
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Drag force
A
A force that acts in opposition to motion
2
Q
Streamlining
A
Involves shaping a body so it can move as effectively and quickly through a fluid as possible
3
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Lift force
A
Causes a body to move perpendicular to the direction of travel
4
Q
Bernoulli principle
A
Where air molecules exert less pressure the faster they travel and more pressure when they travel slower
5
Q
Angle of attack
A
The tilt of a projectile relative to the air flow
