18.7 - Linear Momentum Equations Derivation
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
Define the Reynolds Transport Theorem.
💡 Hint: Think about how properties flow in and out of a defined area.
What is a control volume in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: It's where we conduct our analysis in flow problems.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the Reynolds Transport Theorem relate?
💡 Hint: Focus on changes over time.
True or False: Momentum flux correction is necessary for all types of flow.
💡 Hint: Consider uniform versus non-uniform flows.
Get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Given a scenario where water flows through a curved pipe section, derive the linear momentum equation considering changing velocities.
💡 Hint: Use force balance along the curved path.
Analyze the effects of the momentum flux correction factor in a scenario where the flow in a pipe suddenly increases, especially how it impacts force calculations.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects in terms of pressure and velocity distribution.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.