Fluid Mechanics textbook Recommendations - 1st year Mech Eng

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For first-year mechanical engineering students seeking fluid mechanics textbooks with numerous worked examples, "Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics" by B.R. Young and "Introduction to Fluid Mechanics" by Fox R.W. are recommended. Students express the need for resources that bridge the gap between simple lecture examples and more complex tutorial problems. Additionally, utilizing solved problem books and online resources, such as video series from "Fluids Learn ChemE," can enhance understanding. Accessing solutions manuals for major textbooks is also suggested for additional support. These resources can significantly aid in mastering fluid mechanics concepts.
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Hi,

I've done a search and I know that other people have askled for a good textbook for fluid mechanics for a 1st year Mech Eng student however, I'd like to find one with a lot of worked example ploblems.

I'm finding my course notes are too far a jump from the simple examples our lecturer gives compared to the harder tutorial questions.

I faced a similar problem last term when I bought a book for statics. It had plenty of pronlems but no worked soultions for the harder end of chapter questions and I struggled.

We have been recommended the following books:
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics - B.R. young
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics - Fox R.W.

Are there any books that would suit my style of learning of looking at worked examples?

Thanks
 
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you mean digging online?
The lecturer won't put up the solutions until 1 week before the exams
 
I actually found Young's book to be a good explanation, especially when combined with "Fluids Learn ChemE" video series out of the university of Colorado - boulder. You can youtube the videos or watch them on iTunesU.
 
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