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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
fluid mechanics branch of mechanics dealing with the properties and behavior of fluids, i.e., liquids and gases. Because of their ability to flow, liquids and gases have many properties in common not shared by solids. The special study of fluids in motion, or fluid dynamics, makes up the larger part of fluid mechanics. Branches of fluid dynamics include hydrodynamics (study of liquids in motion) and aerodynamics (study of gases in motion). Hydrodynamics is often used synonymously with fluid dynamics, since most of the results from the study of liquids also apply to gases. A plasma is... Read more
Fluid Mechanics
Science of Everyday Things FLUID MECHANICS CONCEPT The term "fluid" in everyday ... conforms to the shape of its container. Fluid mechanics is the study of gases and liquids at ... the study of airflow. Applications of fluid mechanics include a variety of machines, ranging ... Read more
fluid mechanics
World Encyclopedia fluid mechanics Study of the behaviour of liquids and gases ... and the propagation of waves. Engineers use fluid mechanics in the design of bridges, dams and ships. Aerodynamics ... study of the motion of liquids, are branches of fluid mechanics. Read more

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