5.2.2 - System vs Control Volume
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What is a system in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about a mass of fluid in a fixed volume.
What does a control volume refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider areas where fluid enters or exits.
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What is a control volume primarily used for in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about where fluid enters and exits.
True or False: In a system, mass can flow across the boundaries.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a system.
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Design a control volume around a fluid jet striking a horizontal surface and derive the pressure distribution across the surface.
💡 Hint: Consider how fluid dynamics change as the fluid jets out.
Analyze the forces acting on a suspended object in wind flow using both the system and control volume approaches. Provide insights on which method yields more information for effective design.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the both approaches allow you to observe different aspects of forces acting on the object.
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