introduction

INTRODUCTION

In this chapter, we will discuss various aspects of fluid motion without being concerned with the actual forces necessary to produce the motion. That is , we will consider the kinematics of the motion – the velocity and acceleration of the fluid and the description and visualization of its motion. The analysis of the specific forces necessary to produce the motion ( the dynamics of the motion) will be discussed in detail in the following chaptres. A wide variety of useful information can be gained from a through understanding of fluid kinematics. Such an understanding of how to describe and observe fluid motion is an essential step to the complete understanding of fluid dynamics.