Fluid Friction

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Fluid Friction: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Fluid, Fluid Friction, Factors Affecting Fluid Friction and, Methods to Minimise Fluid Friction

Important Questions on Fluid Friction

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Fluid friction on an object in a fluid depends on its speed with respect to fluid.

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Frictional force on an object in a fluid depends on the nature of the fluid.

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Frictional force on an object in a fluid depends on the shape of the object

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Which of these factors affect fluid friction.

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How birds have evolved their shape to fly in the air?

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Why fishes swim effortlessly in water?

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When an object is travelling through a fluid, the frictional force depends upon _____.

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To minimise the fluid friction on objects in motion while moving in liquid we can _____.

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Suppose Rahul is swimming in a pool of sugar syrup instead of water. What kind of physical forces are acting on Rahul while swimming?

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Gases and _____ are fluids.

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When a machine is operated, the _____ generated causes wastage of energy.

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Explain why vehicles are designed to have a specific shape.

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Objects moving in fluids does not require a specific shape.

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Friction produces heat.

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Write the name of the shape of aeroplane for minimising friction.

(Choose from: Streamlined shape/spherical shape)

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What is fluid friction? Write the factors on which fluid friction depends.

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Streamlining reduces friction.

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Bodies of birds and fishes are _____ shape.

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Why the shape of an aeroplane is like a bird?