Fluid Properties Quiz

Which of the following best describes a compressible fluid?

• A fluid that cannot be compressed

• A fluid whose volume decreases under pressure

• A fluid that flows easily

• A fluid that acts as a lubricant

What is the primary characteristic of an incompressible fluid?

• It can be easily compressed

• Its volume remains constant under pressure

• It does not flow

• It acts as a lubricant

Which of the following is an example of a fluid?

• Ice

• Steel

• Water

• Wood

What is the main function of a lubricant?

• To increase friction

• To decrease friction

• To compress gases

• To solidify liquids

According to the particle model of matter, what are fluids made up of?

• Continuous matter

• Discrete particles

• Solid blocks

• Empty space

Which of the following fluids is considered incompressible?

• Air

• Water

• Helium

• Hydrogen

What happens to the particles in a fluid when it is compressed?

• They move further apart

• They move closer together

• They stop moving

• They change shape

Which property of fluids allows them to flow?

• High density

• Low density

• The ability of particles to move past each other

• The inability of particles to move

What is the term used to describe the resistance of a fluid to flow?

• Viscosity

• Density

• Compressibility

• Elasticity

Which of the following is NOT a property of fluids?

• Compressibility

• Flow

• Rigidity

• Viscosity