EngineeringSTEM

Mechanical Fluids

Discover how liquids, air pressure and forces create movement in mechanical systems.

About this course

Through practical experiments and mechanical models, students build working hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

What students will learn

  • Air pressure
  • Water pressure
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Flow
  • Force transmission

Activities

  • Syringe hydraulic arms
  • Pressure experiments
  • Lifting mechanisms
  • Mechanical model building

Skills developed

  • Systems thinking
  • Physics intuition
  • Engineering design
  • Collaboration

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