18.7.3 - Gravity Force Calculation
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What is the definition of body forces?
💡 Hint: Think of forces that act from within.
Give an example of a surface force in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting at the boundary of fluid.
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What describes a body force?
💡 Hint: Consider how gravity acts on the entire mass.
True or False: Surface forces include friction and pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about forces acting at the boundaries.
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A cylindrical tank full of water is subjected to an external gravitational force. Derive the expression for the total vertical gravitational force acting on the bottom of the tank.
💡 Hint: Think about calculating volume first using the formula.
In a fluid system, analyze how both body and surface forces would alter the flow if gravity were absent. What implications does this have?
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure drives the flow in various systems.
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