Physics
Fluid Dynamics
Quick fact
The study of fluid dynamics dates back to Archimedes and his principle of buoyancy, but it was Daniel Bernoulli who, in the 18th century, derived the fundamental equation linking pressure and velocity in a flowing fluid.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why a curveball curves or how airplanes stay aloft? The secret lies in the behavior of fluids—gases and liquids—in motion.