Definition check: ideal fluid properties An ideal fluid is defined by two key properties in continuum mechanics. Decide whether the statement is correct: "An ideal fluid is frictionless and incompressible." Choose the correct option.
Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATrue
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BFalse
Answer
Correct Answer: True
Explanation
Concept/ApproachAn ideal fluid has no viscosity (frictionless) and is incompressible. These assumptions underpin Euler's equations and Bernoulli's equation for inviscid flow.
Final AnswerTrue