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Fluid Mechanics Arthur Wijaya Joe Wu Jayson Jochim Physics 201: Summer 2004 Professor Richard Muirhead, Ph.D,M.D. North Seattle Community College Abstract: The study of fluid mechanics is a dynamic process. We have developed a systematic algorithm which models the velocity dependence of simple bodies in a viscous incompressible fluid. A three facet, systematic process which enables users to derive a working model of a systems kinematical development position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time. Conversely if kinematics are know a user may them solve for fluid properties such as density, viscosity. Overall calculations provide information regarding the drag coefficient and order of velocity drag dependence.Contents: Abstract Introduction Procedure Pre-Setup Setup[1] Setup[2] Data Analysis[1] Data Analysis Drag Coefficient Experimentation Velocity Dependence Discussion Error Conclusion Introduction: Fluid mechanics is a complex field. The motion of spherical objects through a viscous fluid is a highly dynamical process. There are many forces at work; forces such as the easily identifiable force of gravitational acceleration, forces easily calculated such as the force due to buoyancy, and mysterious forces which act on bodies as a function of velocity such as drag forces. The term drag force encompasses a large variety of complex dynamic interactions between a body and a viscous fluid. Such interactions create different varieties of drag. The classic laminar drag, which in viscous incompressible fluids occurs at low velocity with dynamic objects, promotes a smooth flow and relatively small drag. Turbulent drag, which often occurs at higher velocities with irregularly shape objects is complex and mathematical analysis is chaotic in theory, generally produces extreme drag forces. Drag force is dependant on several parameter including the cross-sectional area, the density of the fluid in which the body is moving, the speed a