17.4 - Ganga-Brahmaputra Confluence Example
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Define mass conservation in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about it in terms of inflows and outflows.
What is the formula for flow rate?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym WDV.
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What does the mass conservation principle state?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of a closed system.
True or False: The Reynolds Transport Theorem is not applicable to fluid flow at confluences.
💡 Hint: Think about the significance of this theorem.
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Assume the inflow to the Padma River after the Ganga and Brahmaputra confluence is increased due to seasonal rains. How would you assess the impact this could have on the surrounding ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Consider ecological changes due to water balance.
If the average velocity of one of the inflow rivers increases due to a construction project upstream, how would it affect the calculations for water loss at the confluence?
💡 Hint: Think about how velocity impacts flow rate.
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