Science 8: unit a, section 3

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Viscosity

internal friction between a substances particles

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how to calculate flow rate

R=D/T

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Density

Amount of matter in a given volume

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Floating

When a less dense substance is in a more dense substance; ex. oil on water

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Sinking

When a more dense substance is in a less dense substance; ex. rock in water

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Buoyancy

Tendency for an object to float

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Buoyant Force

Force in fluids that acts against gravity; describes the force of pushing up

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Plimsoll Line

Line on a ship that determines safe cargo load based on water temperature and concentration

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Compressibility

Ability of a substance to be compressed; gases are most easily compressed

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Pressure

Measure of force distributed over an area; P = F/A

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Pascal's Law

In an enclosed system, pressure is transmitted equally in all directions

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Hydraulic

System that uses liquid as the enclosed fluid

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Pneumatic

System that uses gas as the enclosed fluid

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Advantages of Pneumatic Drill

Reasonable cost and safety; compressed air is cheap and safe

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how to calculate density, mass, and volume

D=M/V V=M/D M=(D)(V)

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