15.2 - Control Volume and Reynolds Transport Theorem
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Define a fixed control volume.
💡 Hint: Think of an environment which does not change location.
What is an example of a moving control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider anything that can flow or change position.
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What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider where fluids are being analyzed in a system.
True or False: The Reynolds transport theorem relates fluid density to pressure changes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what the theorem is primarily concerned with.
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Given a steady flow in a pipe with an inlet area of 0.5 m² and outlet area of 0.3 m², how would you calculate the mass flow rate if the flow velocity at the inlet is 4 m/s?
💡 Hint: Use the continuity equation to relate inflow and outflow.
In a real-life scenario, how would you model the fluid flow in a dam that changes with rainfall? What types of control volumes would you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about how water levels fluctuate with rain and how that affects flows.
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