Physics 1090 Unit 5: Fluids and Pressure
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Unit objectives

• Define and properly use the terms “pressure,” “volume,” and “density.”
• Describe the pressure within a fluid.
• Describe how pressure changes with depth under a fluid.
• Explain the buoyant force on an object immersed in a fluid.
• Describe the change in volume of a gas in response to a change in pressure or temperature.
• Explain fluid properties and behavior using kinetic-molecular theory.

Class Stuff

• Lab 5 pages from the manual
• Powerpoint slides from the unit wrap-up
• Homework questions for the unit