5.2.1 - Definitions and Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What is a system in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider how matter is contained.
Define control volume.
💡 Hint: Think about the boundaries of fluid flow.
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What defines a system in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how we analyze contained masses.
True or False: A control volume can be a fixed surface.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what a control volume represents.
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Consider a problem involving both a system and a control volume. A water tank with a fixed mass of water is connected to a hose (the control volume) that allows water to flow out. Explain how you would analyze the system and control volume using experimental and analytical methods.
💡 Hint: Consider how real measurements can validate your calculations.
You have a pipe with varying diameters and need to predict the fluid flow rate and pressure at different sections. Describe how you can analyze this using both an analytical approach and computational fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Remember that both methods examine the same phenomenon but in distinct ways.
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