6.3 - Basic Principles of Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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Define a velocity field.
💡 Hint: Look for how motion is described in relation to space.
What are streamlines?
💡 Hint: Think about how you might visualize fluid flow.
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Which equation is vital for fluid flow analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass is conserved in flow.
True or false: Streamlines and pathlines are the same in a steady flow.
💡 Hint: Consider what steady flow means.
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Given a scenario where a fluid is flowing steadily through a pipe that narrows at one end, how would the velocity and pressure change? Develop a model to illustrate your findings.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between area, velocity, and pressure.
Describe the effects of a temperature gradient and how it would change fluid density in a heated tank.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how heat changes molecular motion and spacing.
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