Science Fluids Flashcards

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Adhesion

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The tendency of a fluid to stick to materials with which it is in contact!

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Buoyancy

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The upward force acting on an object in a fluid!

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Cohesion

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The tendency of particles of a fluid to stick to one another – it varies by fluid type!

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Compression

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A reduction of the volume of a material. Squeezing by force!

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Condensation

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The change of state (phase change) from gas to liquid (opposite of evaporation)!

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Convection

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The rising of warm, less dense fluid over cooler, more dense fluid!

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Contraction

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The reduction of volume due to the loss of thermal energy!

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Density

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A measure of how much matter is in a given volume of material! Usually g/cm3!

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Evaporation

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The phase or state change from a liquid to a gas! It requires energy!

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Expansion

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The increase in volume due to the increase in thermal energy of a material.

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Force

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Any push or pull that is applied to an object or surface!

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Hydraulic

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A closed system of liquid fluid used to transfer or magnify force to do work!

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Mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object!

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Melting

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The phase or state change between a solid and a liquid! It requires energy!

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Pneumatic

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A closed system of gas fluid used to transfer or magnify force to do work!

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Pressure

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Force that is exerted in all directions by a fluid (gas or liquid) on all contact
surfaces within environment or a closed system!

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Solidification

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The phase or state change from a liquid to a solid. Requires a loss of energy!

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Sublimation

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The phase or state change directly from solid to gas! Requires a lot of energy!

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Thermal

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Having to do with heat!

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Volume

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The three-dimensional space. Measured in units of length cubed – cm3, m3, ft3!

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Weight

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The force of gravity acting on a particular object!

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Viscosity

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The thickness of a liquid or its resistance to flow!