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4.2
Fluid Flow around Objects
Term | Definition |
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Laminar Flow | When water travels in straight or almost straight lines. |
Turbulent Flow | When the water is broken and choppy-unable to flow in straight lines due to rocks |
Drag | Air or water resistance to shapes that produce turbulent flow. |
Streamlined or Aerodynamic | Shapes that create a laminar flow. |