7. - Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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What is fluid kinematics?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between forces and fluid movement.
Define streamline.
💡 Hint: It's like a path that the fluid would follow.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What describes fluid motion without considering forces?
💡 Hint: Think about the prefix 'kinematic' relating to motion.
True or False: A streamline shows the path taken by a single particle over time.
💡 Hint: Consider whether streamlines represent instant direction or trajectory.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe how vortex shedding can impact the design of structures like bridges or skyscrapers. Incorporate both Lagrangian and Eulerian perspectives in your evaluation.
💡 Hint: Consider the ramifications of fluid forces on structures over time and position.
Using a CFD tool, devise a method to visualize flow patterns around a complex structure like a wind turbine, detailing the required steps and considerations.
💡 Hint: Ensure that you account for various factors like Reynolds number and turbulence in your design.
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