This is an introduction to the dynamics of liquids and gases. The following topics are discussed: compressibility of liquids and gases, continuity of mass and distribution of forces in fluids, conservation of mass and energy in fluid flows, Navier-Stokes equations, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in boundary layers, ideal fluids, Bernoulli’s equation, inhomogeneous fluids and gases.
Course Code:
MET 201
No. of Credits:
2
Level:
Level 200
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics