Fluid statics

A Hydroelectric dam on the Manavat River

The study of Fluid Statics (often called Hydrostatics) is the fundamental examination of the effects of forces upon and behavior of stationary fluids (gases and liquids). Often considered the introductory discipline within the field of Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Statics explores the behavior of stationary fluids through the application of mathematics and physics. Fluid Dynamics is the subsequent study of moving fluids.

## Prerequisites

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An early Fluid Statics invention

#### Mathematics

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* Algebra
* Trigonometry
* Calculus
* Differential Equations

#### Physics

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* Introduction to physics
* Classical Mechanics

## Learning Materials

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### Texts

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* b:Fluid_Mechanics

### Fluid Statics Lessons

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* Fluid Statics Lesson One

## Assignments

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### Preliminary Study guide

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1. Wikipedia article:Fluid Statics
2. Wikipedia article:Units
3. Wikipedia article:Free Body Diagram
4. Wikipedia article:Potential Energy
5. Wikipedia article:Body Force
6. Wikipedia article:Gravity
7. Wikipedia article:Density
8. Wikipedia article:Static Pressure
9. Wikipedia article:Newtons Laws of Motion
10. Wikipedia article:Bouyancy

### Readings

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* Peruse the appropriate sections of b:Fluid_Mechanics

### Activities

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* University of the Virgin Islands: Hydrostatics Page

## References

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Additional helpful readings include:

* Open Courseware, MIT

## See also

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* Topic:Statics