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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Falling in Fluid Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Simulation exploring the effects of gravitational, buoyant, and drag forces upon a sphere as it falls through a liquid.
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Gossman Consulting, Inc.: Turbulent Flow Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
The turbulent flow within a pipe may be calculated by entering the diameter, specific weight, viscosity, and velocity of a fluid. Interactive.
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Gossman: Turbulent Flow in Pipes

For Students 9th - 10th
Turbulent flow is described along with an explanation of its necessity when constructing waste fuel storage and burner supply systems.
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The World Wide Anaestheist: Lung Function Fundamentals

For Students 9th - 10th
The mechanics of lung function are explained. Numerous definitions and examples are provided including Poiseuille's Law, blood flow, ventilation, and fluid mechanical properties.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Motion of an Object in a Viscous Fluid

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to calculate the Reynolds number for an object moving through a fluid, explain whether the Reynolds number indicates laminar or turbulent flow, and describe the conditions under which an...
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Transtronics: Viscosity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides extensive information on viscosity. Different formulas and examples are given with regards to viscosity.
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The University of Leeds: Laminar and Turbulent Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
Laminar and turbulent flow are compared and contrasted at this site. The Reynolds number is derived. These concepts are illustrated with diagrams.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Onset of Turbulence

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be to able to calculate Reynolds number and use it for a system to determine whether it is laminar or turbulent.