UNIT 7. FLUIDS

At the end of this unit the student should be able to:

- Define atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure and absolute pressure

  and the relationship among these terms

- Define and apply the concept of fluid pressure

- State and apply Pascal's principle in practical situations such as

  hydraulic lifts

- State and apply Archimedes' principle to calculate the buoyant force

- Demonstrate proficiency in accurately drawing and labeling free-body

  diagrams involving buoyant force and other forces

- State the characteristics of an ideal fluid

- Apply the equation of continuity in solving problems

- Understand that Bernoulli's equation is a statement of conservation

  of energy

- Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems involving changes in

  depth and/or changes in pressure and/or changes in velocity