19.6.1 - Summary of Key Points
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Define the term 'stress tensor'.
💡 Hint: Think about the components of force within a solid.
What components does the stress tensor consist of?
💡 Hint: Recall the three axes we often use in mechanics.
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What does a stress tensor represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the internal interactions rather than external.
True or False: Shear stress acts perpendicular to the surface.
💡 Hint: Think about the motion of fluids relative to surfaces.
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Given a fluid statics problem involving a submerged object, calculate the resulting stress tensor at various points.
💡 Hint: Think of pressures acting in different directions and resolve.
How would you design a control volume for a complex flow system to simplify calculations? Discuss the steps needed.
💡 Hint: Focus on what components are essential for your analysis.
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