5.3.1 - Basics of Control Volume
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Define a system in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about what you would isolate for analysis.
What is the primary focus of a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider how this differs from a system.
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What is the difference between a system and a control volume?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic definitions discussed in class.
True or False: Control volumes can only have fixed surfaces.
💡 Hint: Consider how boundaries can change in fluid dynamics.
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Consider an airplane wing in a wind tunnel. How would you set up the control volume to analyze forces acting on it?
💡 Hint: Think about how different external conditions affect performance.
You are tasked with designing a bridge exposed to high winds. How would you approach fluid flow analysis for the supporting structures?
💡 Hint: Consider how wind patterns could influence the engineering model.
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