13.1.5 - Types of Control Volume
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Define a control volume in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of it as a box around fluid to study its movements.
What is a fixed control volume?
💡 Hint: It stays still while fluid comes in and out.
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What defines a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a control volume.
True or False: A fixed control volume can change its position over time.
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Consider a ship moving through water acting as a movable control volume. Explain how relative velocity must be accounted for in analyzing forces acting on the ship.
💡 Hint: Think about how the water interacting with the ship changes as it moves.
Describe a scenario where a deformable control volume is necessary and how it aids in fluid analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how gases behave under different temperatures and pressures.
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