13.1.1 - Fluid Dynamics: Reynolds Transport Theorem
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Define a fluid system in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what particles are and how they relate in a fluid.
What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider how water moves in and out of a tank.
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What does a fluid system consist of?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of each term.
True or False: A control volume can change shape over time.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of fixed versus movable.
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A helicopter flies through variable weather conditions in the Himalayas. Apply the principles of buoyancy and Reynolds Transport Theorem to analyze potential risks.
💡 Hint: Visualize how these variables could affect the helicopter's performance.
Draw a fixed control volume around a nozzle and show how fluid enters and exits. Discuss the implications of Reynolds Transport Theorem in determining force.
💡 Hint: Think about how the fluid behavior changes as it passes through the nozzle.
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