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Chapter 9: Fluid Mechanics
Welcome to Holt Physics. Chapter 9 describes properties of liquids and gases such as buoyant force and pressure. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of fluid temperature, the motions of fluids, and properties of gases.
Review and Practice
Reading Skills: K-W-L
This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.
Glossary of Terms: Chapter 9
Use this handy glossary to enhance your proficiency with the terms found in this chapter.
Homework Help: Chapter 9 Study Guide
Select one of the sections listed below to review key skills and concepts from the chapter.
Section 1 || Section 2 || Section 3 || Section 4 || Mixed Review

Activity: Bernoulli Effect
Click here for an activity that will help you to experiment with air pressure.
Activity: Breathing Bernoulli-Style
Apply what you have learned about Bernoulli’s principle here.
Math Skills: Density
Do you understand density? Find the answer here.
Math Skills: Converting Amount to Mass
Can you convert amount to mass? Find the answer here.
Math Skills: Converting Mass to Amount
Do you know how to properly convert mass to amount? Find out here.
Practice Problems: Chapter 9
Select one of the topics listed below to practice using the concepts found in this chapter.
Buoyant Force
Pressure
Pressure as a Function of Depth
Bernoulli's Equation
Gas Laws

Quiz Yourself: Fluid Mechanics
Click here to test your knowledge of the properties of fluid mechanics.
Teacher Notes

Enrichment and Extension
Online Research: SciLinks
Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 9 are listed below.
TOPIC: Archimedes
SciLinks CODE: HF2091

TOPIC: Buoyancy
SciLinks CODE: HF2092

TOPIC: Atmospheric Pressure
SciLinks CODE: HF2093

TOPIC: Bernoulli’s Principle
SciLinks CODE: HF2094

TOPIC: Gas Laws
SciLinks CODE: HF2095


Integrating Biology: How Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy
Do humans possess neutral buoyancy? Find the answer here.
Integrating Health: Exercise in Space
Is it possible to exercise in space? Learn the answer here.
Integrating Health: Why Your Ears Pop
How is air pressure related to the popping of your ears? Find the answer here.
Integrating Physics: The Tropopause
Explore the tropopause and its location.
Integrating Technology: Hydraulic Lift Force
Learn how scientists use theroies of fluid pressure to create efficient hydraulic lift systems.
The Math of Science: Rates of Change
What can you use to express change over time? Find the answer here.
 
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