2 - Equilibrium Conditions
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by equilibrium conditions in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the concept of balance.
Define surface tension.
💡 Hint: Consider why raindrops form spherical shapes.
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In equilibrium conditions, what must be true about the forces acting on a fluid?
💡 Hint: Think about how balance works.
True or False: Surface tension is a dominant force in large-diameter tubes.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of surface area.
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Given a capillary tube of diameter 2 mm, calculate the height the water will rise if the surface tension is 0.072 N/m and the density of water is 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Focus on calculating the effective radius from the diameter.
If a tube has a contact angle of 30 degrees with water, how would this angle affect the height of rise compared to a 0 degree angle in practical applications?
💡 Hint: Consider how angles influence capillarity in real-life scenarios.
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