Fluid Mechanics Unit 1 Quiz

What is the branch of physics that studies the motion of fluids, including liquids and gases?

• Electromagnetism

• Fluid Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Quantum Mechanics

Which property of fluids allows them to continuously deform under applied shear stress?

• Flow and Deformation

• Specific Gravity

• Surface Tension

• Viscosity

What is the phenomenon that arises from the cohesive forces between fluid molecules at the interface with a gas or another fluid?

• Capillarity

• Buoyancy

• Lift

• Drag

What is the ratio of a fluid's density to the density of water called?

• Specific Volume

• Specific Mass

• Specific Weight

• Specific Gravity

Which property significantly impacts fluid motion and behavior by determining whether a fluid will sink or float?

• Vapor Pressure

• Specific Gravity

• Surface Tension

• Viscosity

What is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces called?

• Capillarity

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Surface Tension

What concept represents the pressure exerted by the vapor of a liquid in equilibrium with its condensed phase at a given temperature?

• Viscosity

• Surface Tension

• Specific Gravity

• Vapor Pressure

In fluid mechanics, what is crucial for understanding and analyzing the behavior of fluids in various systems?

• Astrophysics

• Thermodynamics

• Fluid Mechanics

• Quantum Physics

What plays a crucial role in determining how easily a fluid moves under stress?

• Specific Gravity

• Viscosity

• Surface Tension

• Capillarity

Which property of fluids is responsible for the formation of drops and the ability of some insects to walk on water?

• Vapor Pressure

• Surface Tension

• Viscosity

• Specific Gravity