15.3.1 - System Level Equations
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What is a control volume in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about a box in which fluid can move.
State the Reynolds Transport Theorem in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Consider mass transitioning between system and control volume.
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What does the Reynolds Transport Theorem help us with?
💡 Hint: Remember the main function of the theorem.
True or False: A control volume may be stationary in space.
💡 Hint: Think of a control volume that doesn't change its position.
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Consider a control volume around a pipe with inflow and outflow parameters known. Explain how one would calculate the mass change over time.
💡 Hint: Define the inflows as positive values and outflows as negative.
Describe a scenario where mass conservation would not hold true and explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider processes where mass is altered or not accounted for.
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