20.3.1 - Forces Acting on Control Volume
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Define a control volume in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about an area where fluid flows and where you can apply laws of motion.
What is a body force? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Consider forces that affect entire volumes.
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What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider where fluid mechanics equations are applied.
True or False: Only body forces are considered in the analysis of control volumes.
💡 Hint: Remember the types of forces we discussed.
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A cylindrical tank is filled with water. Calculate the net forces acting on the tank walls when water is flowing in at a steady rate. Use the Reynolds transport theorem.
💡 Hint: Identify any pressures acting on the tank and how they change as water enters.
Design a water jet system using conservation of momentum principles. Evaluate the forces acting along the flow direction.
💡 Hint: Consider pressure variations along the jet’s path.
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