18.3.2 - Compressible vs Incompressible Flow
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Define compressible flow.
💡 Hint: Focus on how density behaves under different conditions.
What is incompressible flow?
💡 Hint: Think about liquids under common conditions.
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Which of the following best describes compressible flow?
💡 Hint: Consider how density behaves under pressure changes.
True or False: Incompressible flow can be assumed for all fluids.
💡 Hint: Think about when this assumption holds true.
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A jet airplane ascends rapidly, where the air density changes as it climbs. What principle should be applied to analyze the airflow around the wings?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of pressure variations with altitude.
Evaluate a pipeline system where water flows steadily. If the pressure increases significantly, should we reassess our assumption of incompressibility?
💡 Hint: Think about compressibility effects at high pressure.
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