Fluid Flow and Dynamics

Start with the language of flow

The flashcard deck Fluid flow (unit 2) is a useful place to start. It introduces terms including ideal fluid, streamline flow, turbulent flow, boundary layers and viscosity. Study the cards, then see whether you can explain each term in your own words.

Next, open Fluid flow in tubes. This mind map brings laminar and turbulent flow together with resistance, vessel diameter, vessel length and blood viscosity. Use it to connect the terms from the cards with the relationships shown on the map.

Move on to equations

The Fluids dynamic mind map covers the continuity equation, Bernoulli’s equation, non-ideal fluids and volume flow rate. You can follow it with Fluid Dynamics 2, which also includes continuity and mass flow rate. Compare how the maps present the ideas, and note any terms you want to study again.

For another perspective, Momentum presents force exerted on a fluid and an industry application of the momentum equation. The mind map Derivation of the Navier-Stokes Equation includes gravity, pressure and viscous forces.

Combine maps, cards and a quiz

After exploring a map, return to the flashcards and explain a term without looking at its definition. Then try Fluid Flow Quiz and use the questions to guide another look at the maps or cards. The listed resources were made by GoConqr users, so you can compare their different presentations of fluid flow.

Place the topic in the unit

Fluid Flow and Dynamics is a section of the Pressure and Fluids unit in Physics. Use this page to choose resources within that section, whether you want to begin with flow terms or explore equations and turbulence. Choose a map or deck and make it your next study step.