15.2.2 - Derivation of Conservation of Mass
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Define control volume.
💡 Hint: Think about areas defined for analysis in physics.
What does the Reynolds transport theorem relate?
💡 Hint: Consider how movements affect quantities.
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What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider where you analyze fluid flows.
True or False: In steady flow, mass can build up inside a control volume.
💡 Hint: Think about the inflow and outflow balance.
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Design a control volume for a river with varying flow rates and calculate the mass flow rate at two points along the bank.
💡 Hint: Consider using water velocity and cross-sectional area.
Explain the differences in handling mass conservation for steady versus unsteady flows in practical applications.
💡 Hint: Think about how flow rates change.
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