20.1.1 - Conservation of Momentum and its Applications
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Define conservation of momentum.
💡 Hint: Think about momentum in terms of mass and velocity.
What are body forces?
💡 Hint: Consider forces that affect the entire fluid's volume.
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What is the principle of conservation of momentum?
💡 Hint: It relates to mass and velocity.
True or False: Body forces are only pressure forces acting on a surface.
💡 Hint: Think about different types of forces in fluid dynamics.
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A cylindrical tank has water flowing through it at varying rates across its inlets. If the velocity profile is given, how would you calculate the necessary momentum flux corrections?
💡 Hint: Utilize integration techniques to find total momentum over the control volume.
Describe a practical application of conservation of momentum in designing a bridge and how you would analyze fluid flow effects on the structure.
💡 Hint: Create a model diagram for better visualization of forces acting on the structure.
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