20. Fluid Dynamics and Statics and Bernoulli’s Equation

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Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200)

The focus of the lecture is on fluid dynamics and statics. Different properties are discussed, such as density and pressure. Archimedes’ Principle is introduced and demonstrated through a number of problems. The final topic of the lecture is Bernoulli’s Equation.

00:00 – Chapter 1. Introduction to Fluid Dynamics and Statics — The Notion of Pressure
04:14 – Chapter 2. Fluid Pressure as a Function of Height
20:49 – Chapter 3. The Hydraulic Press
26:32 – Chapter 4. Archimedes’ Principle
36:36 – Chapter 5. Bernoulli’s Equation
39:12 – Chapter 6. The Equation of Continuity
53:41 – Chapter 7. Applications of Bernoulli’s Equation

This course was recorded in Fall 2006.