5 - Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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What is a system in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how it is different from control volume.
Define what a streamline is.
💡 Hint: It is connected to the velocity vector.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a 'control volume' in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluid interacts with boundaries.
True or False: Streamlines can intersect each other.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a streamline.
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Challenge Problems
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A cylindrical tank has a diameter of 2m and is filled with water. Water is flowing out through a small hole at the bottom. Explain how you would set up a control volume to analyze the changes in water level over time. Include equations for mass flow rate.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the incoming flow differs from the outgoing flow.
You need to analyze the aerodynamic forces on a scaled model of a car using a wind tunnel. Describe the steps you would take, and the data you would collect.
💡 Hint: Think about both the physical model and the data you need for your analysis.
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