20.5 - Principles of Linear Momentum Equations
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Define linear momentum in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of how much 'motion' an object has.
What is a control volume?
💡 Hint: Consider a box around a flowing fluid.
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What does the Reynolds Transport Theorem relate?
💡 Hint: Think of it as connecting motion inside a box.
True or False: Surface forces include gravitational forces acting on fluid.
💡 Hint: Remember how gravity influences all particles equally.
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A cylindrical vessel has water flowing in and out unevenly through different ports. Describe how you would calculate the net momentum change with provided velocities and corrections.
💡 Hint: Draw a visual for clearer flow relationships.
If a bridge pier is subjected to different flow speeds around it due to an approaching current, how would you compute the forces acting on it using momentum principles?
💡 Hint: Use diagrams to visualize pressure effects and flow paths.
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