19.4.1 - Momentum Equations and Control Volumes
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What is a stress tensor?
💡 Hint: Think about force per area as a concept.
Define 'control volume' in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider it as a theoretical space where we observe fluids.
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What does a stress tensor represent?
💡 Hint: Remember what stress means in fluid dynamics.
True or False: Control volumes only include surface forces.
💡 Hint: What types of forces do we analyze in control volumes?
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A tank has an outlet pipe discharging water at a specific velocity. Calculate the momentum flux at the outlet considering velocity distribution is uniform.
💡 Hint: What do you know about flow rates?
Given a fluid with varying densities and a changing velocity profile, derive the forces acting on the control volume.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of gravity and pressure distribution.
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