Introduction

Question 1

What are the key properties, concepts, and equations in fluid mechanics?

Answer 1

• Properties: Density, bulk modulus, viscosity
• Concepts: Pressure, compressibility, buoyancy, streamlines, flow nets
• Equations: Mass continuity, momentum equation, Bernoulli, Euler, force balance

Question 2

What is the continuum assumption in fluid mechanics?

Answer 2

Fluids are treated as continuous media where variations at molecular levels are ignored, allowing the use of macroscopic properties like pressure and velocity.