What is fluid statics? $OR$ What is fluid mechanics?

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(N/A) Fluid mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases) at rest and in motion. It is broadly divided into two main branches:
$1$. Fluid Statics: This is the study of fluids at rest. It focuses on the properties of fluids in equilibrium,such as pressure distribution and buoyancy,where there is no relative motion between fluid particles.
$2$. Fluid Dynamics: This is the study of fluids in motion. It deals with the forces acting on fluids and the resulting flow patterns,including concepts like viscosity,turbulence,and Bernoulli's principle.

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