15.5 - Conservation Principles in Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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Name the three types of control volumes in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about how they behave with respect to time.
What is the primary purpose of Reynolds transport theorem?
💡 Hint: Remember how it acts as a bridge in fluid mechanics.
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What is the term for a volume through which fluid flows?
💡 Hint: Think about how it's used in equations.
Is mass conserved in a closed control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider how systems interact with external forces.
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Imagine a scenario where a cylindrical tank fills with water. Formulate the mass conservation equation for the tank considering inflow and outflow rates.
💡 Hint: Think about how to relate volume flow rates to mass.
A ship moves in water at a constant speed while fluid flows at varying speeds around it. How would you apply Reynolds transport theorem in this scenario?
💡 Hint: Focus on how both the ship and fluid velocities interact.
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