Practice Summary of Key Points - 19.6.1 | 19. Surface Forces and Stress Tensors | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define the term 'stress tensor'.

💡 Hint: Think about the components of force within a solid.

Question 2

Easy

What components does the stress tensor consist of?

💡 Hint: Recall the three axes we often use in mechanics.

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Question 1

What does a stress tensor represent?

  • A single force
  • A distribution of internal forces
  • External forces only

💡 Hint: Consider the internal interactions rather than external.

Question 2

True or False: Shear stress acts perpendicular to the surface.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the motion of fluids relative to surfaces.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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