An ideal fluid always satisfies the continuity equation due to mass conservation, but does not follow viscosity-related laws like Newton’s law of viscosity.
Step 1: Understand properties of ideal fluid An ideal fluid is: Incompressible Has no viscosity No energy loss during motion Step 2: Continuity equation is a fundamental property of ideal flow The continuity equation expresses the conservation of mass in fluid dynamics. For an incompressible ideal fluid, it holds true at all times, ensuring that the mass flow rate remains constant from one cross-section of a pipe to another.