5.4 - Flow Analysis Techniques
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Practice Questions
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What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: Think about how we define a space for studying fluid flow.
List two key fluid flow parameters.
💡 Hint: Consider what describes how fluid flows.
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What is the primary difference between a control volume and a system?
💡 Hint: Think about how each concept focuses on fluid flow.
True or False: Velocity fields represent the distribution of fluid density during flow.
💡 Hint: Consider what each type of field represents.
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Design a wind tunnel experiment to test how different shapes affect drag and lift on an object. Discuss the process and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would scale down real objects for your experiments.
Given a scenario where wind speed increases and affects a tall building, derive the resulting pressure distributions around the structure using conservation principles.
💡 Hint: What principles govern the behavior of wind acting on structures?
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