Curated OER
Settling Rates of Different Size Particles
High schoolers discover how and why the settling rate of particles differs with the size of the particles. Using different soil samples, they calculate the amount of time it takes for a sample to settle in water for up to forty minutes....
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Physics of Fluid Mechanics
Five lessons about the study of fluid mechanics. The unit concludes with students applying what they have learned to determine the stability of individual above-ground storage tanks given specific storm conditions so they can analyze...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Showcase: Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics
Learn more about fluid mechanics and dynamics concepts through these animations.
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Fluid Mechanics
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews fluid mechanics including hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principle, Bernoulli's equation, and fluid flow continuity. Site...
Other
The World Wide Anaestheist: Lung Function Fundamentals
The mechanics of lung function are explained. Numerous definitions and examples are provided including Poiseuille's Law, blood flow, ventilation, and fluid mechanical properties.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Viscous Fluids
Students are introduced to the similarities and differences in the behaviors of elastic solids and viscous fluids. Several types of fluid behaviors are described--Bingham plastic, Newtonian, shear thinning and shear thickening--along...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Physics I: Classical Mechanics
A collection of video lectures from a classic mechanics course taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course teaches modern physics, thermal physics, fluid mechanics, solids mechanics, celestial mechanics, momentum,...
Colorado State University
Csu Internal Combustion Engines
Dr. Allan T. Kirkpatrick of Colorado State University presents extensive detailed information on thermodynamics, heat transfer in engines, and fluid mechanics.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Reynolds Number and Its Applications
Describes an experiment in turbulent and laminar flow in order to illustrate these concepts in fluid mechanics and how this applies to the Reynolds Number. Gives several examples of applications of the Reynolds Number.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Daniel Bernoulli
Read a short biography about Daniel Bernoulli, and find out about his work in fluid mechanics, and his pioneering work in probability and statistics.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Atwood Machine in Fluid Model
Simulation of an Atwood machine where two masses of varying densities are suspended in water using a pulley system. Adjust the densities of the masses, their positions and the water level to see how the changing gravitational, buoyant,...
Science Struck
Science Struck: An in Depth Explanation of the Venturi Effect
Provides a detailed explanation of how the Venturi Effect works in fluid mechanics and how it can be proven using Bernoulli's equation. Also discusses applications of the Venturi Effect in the real world.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Ketchup So Hard to Pour?
Ever go to pour ketchup on your fries and nothing comes out? Or the opposite happens, and your plate is suddenly swimming in a sea of red? George Zaidan describes the physics behind this frustrating phenomenon, explaining how ketchup and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Measuring Viscosity
Students calculate the viscosity of various household fluids by measuring the amount of time it takes marble or steel balls to fall given distances through the liquids. They experience what viscosity means, and also practice using...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Bernoulli's Principle
Bernoulli's principle relates the pressure of a fluid to its elevation and its speed. Bernoulli's equation can be used to approximate these parameters in water, air or any fluid that has very low viscosity. Students learn about the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: A Shot Under Pressure
Students use their understanding of projectile physics and fluid dynamics to find the water pressure in water guns. By measuring the range of the water jets, they are able to calculate the theoretical pressure. Students create graphs to...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Fluid Flow Continuity
Students explore fluid flow continuity with this exam question. The question includes a detailed solution.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Beginner's Guide: How Does a Hydraulic Motor Work?
Learn the mechanics behind how a hydraulic motor works, some different types of hydraulic motors, and their applications in industry.
My Science Site
Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Make a Cartesian Diver!
This site presents a procedure for creating a cartesian diver, a miniature submarine which rises or sinks depending upon the water pressure within a closed bottle. The site also introduces basic concepts of water and air pressure.
NASA
Nasa: Pascal's Principle and Hydraulics
Pascals Principle is explained, illustrated, and related to hydraulics. Learning exercises are given and answered at this NASA site.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Bernoulli's Equation
Students explore Bernoulli's equation. Some topics examined in the activities are fluids, blood flow, and Bernoulli's principle. The resource consists of video clips, lecture notes, and exam questions with detailed solutions.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Viscosity: The Flow of Milk
Students study the physical properties of different fluids and investigate the relationship between the viscosities of liquid and how fast they flow through a confined area. Student groups conduct a brief experiment in which they...