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Macroscopic behavior

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The large-scale, observable behavior of a fluid as a whole, resulting from the combined effects of internal particle interactions and external forces.

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Fluids and Newton's Laws

Unit 8

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