Fluid Mechanics 1.4 - Viscosity Problem with Solution - Terminal Velocity on Inclined Plate

In this segment, we go over step by step instructions to obtain terminal velocity for a block sliding down an inclined surface. We find the forces on the block given the viscosity of the glycerin between the block and the inclined surface. Module 1: Introductory Concepts and Viscosity: Fluid mechanics is the discipline within the broad field of applied mechanics. Fluid mechanics is concerned with the motion of gases and liquids. It covers a vast array of phenomena that occur in nature with or without human intervention. There are few aspects of our lives that do not involve fluids, either directly or indirectly. Student Learning Outcomes: After completing module 1, you should be able to: 1) List the dimensions and units of physical quantities. 2) Identify the key fluid properties used in the analysis of fluid behavior. 3) Calculate values for common fluid properties given appropriate information. 4) Apply the concepts of viscosity to various engineering applications. 5) Explain the effects of fluid compressibility and surface tension This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2019664. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.