Introduction
When the word “fluid” is mentioned in everyday language, many think that it simply refers to liquids. However, in the world of physics, the term fluid has an entirely different meaning. It denotes any liquid or gas that has the ability to adjust or conform to the shape of the container in which is it being held. Fluid mechanics refers to the study of fluids in motion and at rest. Fluid mechanics is usually divided into two subsections. The first subsection is referred to as fluid statics. This is primarily concerned with studying those fluids are stationary or static. ...