5.3.3 - Bernoulli’s Equation Assumptions
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What does steady flow imply in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about consistency over time.
Why is incompressible flow an important assumption for Bernoulli's equation?
💡 Hint: Consider how liquids behave compared to gases.
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What condition must be true for Bernoulli's equation to apply?
💡 Hint: Consider time consistency in fluid properties.
True or False: Bernoulli’s equation applies to compressible fluids.
💡 Hint: Recall the assumptions about density.
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A horizontal pipe has varying diameters; explain how you would analyze the flow using Bernoulli's equation, considering viscosity.
💡 Hint: Remember to connect flow rate changes with velocity gradients in different pipe sections.
In a real-world scenario where water flows through a system with significant friction, develop a strategy using Bernoulli's equation to estimate the pressure drop.
💡 Hint: Think about how you could calculate losses in different sections of a pipe system.
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