Fluid Mechanics Book Questions

In summary, the conversation is about asking for recommendations for beginner-level Fluid Mechanics books. The two books mentioned are "Fluid Mechanics, 4th Ed." by Irving Granet and "Principles of Fluid Mechanics" by Andreas Alexandrou. The person asking has found Frank M. White's book to be too difficult and is seeking alternative options. They also mention a helpful resource, the Fluid Mechanics Module, and have two questions about the relationship between the Reynolds number and turbulence, and the relationship between Bernoulli's equation and the First Law of Thermodynamics.
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tomcenjerrym
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Hi Everyone,

Well, I just want to ask…

Which of the following 2 Fluid Mechanics books is good for Beginner:

Title: Fluid Mechanics, 4th Ed.
Author: Irving Granet
ISBN: 0133521702
Publisher: Prentice Hall

Title: Principles of Fluid Mechanics
Author: Andreas Alexandrou
ISBN: 013801762X
Publisher: Prentice Hall

Yes, I already know that Frank M. White’s Fluid Mechanics, 5th ed. Book is good but… His book too hard to understand for me and I just want to ask you a recommendation for above-mentioned 2 Fluid Mechanics books.

Please advance

Tom
 
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please sand me a answer

what is the relationship between the Reynolds number and the degree of turbulence
of the flow.?

what is the relationship between Bernoulli’s equation and the First Law of
Thermodynamics ?
 

1. What is fluid mechanics?

Fluid mechanics is a branch of physics and engineering that studies the properties and behavior of fluids, which include liquids, gases, and plasmas. It involves the study of how fluids move and interact with their surroundings, and how forces such as pressure, viscosity, and gravity affect their behavior.

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Fluid mechanics plays a crucial role in various aspects of our daily lives, such as in the design and operation of vehicles, buildings, and machines. It also helps us understand natural phenomena like weather patterns, ocean currents, and blood flow in the human body.

3. What are some key concepts in fluid mechanics?

Some key concepts in fluid mechanics include fluid statics, which deals with fluids at rest, and fluid dynamics, which studies fluids in motion. Other important concepts include Bernoulli's principle, which relates the speed of a fluid to its pressure, and viscosity, which describes a fluid's resistance to flow.

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