 |  Fluid Mechanics 40 Flashcards |  Start |
 | What are the two key forces fundamental to fluid mechanics? |  Card: 1 / 40 |
| Drag and lift | Card: 2 / 40 |
| Fill in the blank: Drag is the force that opposes an athlete’s ___ through a fluid. | Card: 3 / 40 |
| Forward movement | Card: 4 / 40 |
| True or False: Lift acts parallel to the direction of motion. | Card: 5 / 40 |
| False; lift acts perpendicular to the direction of motion. | Card: 6 / 40 |
| What are the three types of drag in fluid mechanics? | Card: 7 / 40 |
| Surface drag, form drag, and wave drag | Card: 8 / 40 |
| Fill in the blank: Surface drag is also known as ___ drag. | Card: 9 / 40 |
| Friction | Card: 10 / 40 |
| What causes form drag? | Card: 11 / 40 |
| The pressure difference created when fluid flows around an object. | Card: 12 / 40 |
| Riddle: I arise from waves and can slow you down, especially in water. What am I? | Card: 13 / 40 |
| Wave drag | Card: 14 / 40 |
| How can swimmers improve their performance related to fluid mechanics? | Card: 15 / 40 |
| By refining their strokes to minimize surface and form drag. | Card: 16 / 40 |
| Fill in the blank: The Bernoulli Principle states that as the speed of a fluid increases, its ___ decreases. | Card: 17 / 40 |
| Pressure | Card: 18 / 40 |
| What role does the Bernoulli Principle play in sports? | Card: 19 / 40 |
| It explains how lift is generated, helping athletes maintain balance at high speeds. | Card: 20 / 40 |
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| True or False: The Magnus Effect describes how the mass of an object affects its flight path. | Card: 21 / 40 |
| False; it describes how the spin of an object influences its flight path. | Card: 22 / 40 |
| What is the Magnus Effect commonly used for in ball sports? | Card: 23 / 40 |
| To create swerve in free-kicks or to make a tennis ball dip rapidly. | Card: 24 / 40 |
| Riddle: I can help you cut through air or water efficiently, but if I’m not optimized, I can slow you down. What am I? | Card: 25 / 40 |
| Aerodynamic clothing or helmet | Card: 26 / 40 |
| How does understanding fluid mechanics benefit cyclists? | Card: 27 / 40 |
| It allows them to utilize aerodynamic clothing and helmets to decrease drag. | Card: 28 / 40 |
| Fill in the blank: The force of lift influences an athlete’s ___ in sports. | Card: 29 / 40 |
| Trajectory | Card: 30 / 40 |
| What is the primary impact of wave drag on swimmers? | Card: 31 / 40 |
| It affects their water entry techniques, which can slow them down. | Card: 32 / 40 |
| Fill in the blank: The pressure difference in form drag pushes against an object’s ___. | Card: 33 / 40 |
| Front | Card: 34 / 40 |
| What is a practical application of the Bernoulli Principle for athletes? | Card: 35 / 40 |
| It helps athletes understand how to optimize their movements to enhance performance. | Card: 36 / 40 |
| Why is minimizing drag important for athletes in water sports? | Card: 37 / 40 |
| It improves their efficiency and performance by reducing resistance. | Card: 38 / 40 |
| Riddle: I am an opposing force in fluid movement, yet crucial for maintaining stability. What am I? | Card: 39 / 40 |
| Drag | Card: 40 / 40 |
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