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Pressure Fields and Fluid Acceleration (1963)

1963 · Short film · 30 min

Synopsis

Demonstrates by experiments in a water tunnel the connection between velocity and pressure fields in diffusers, venturis and channel bends. Considers coanda effect, bernoulli's integral, pitot tubes, cavitation, a shear layer and a rotating fluid. Traces the rise of the primates. Examines the anatomical changes, the beginnings of sociality and speech, the more complex brain, the semi-erect posture, and other human-like characteristics.

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Running time
30 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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