6.2.3 - Linear Momentum Equations for Control Volume
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Define a control volume in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think of it as a box around a flowing fluid.
What does Reynolds Transport Theorem connect?
💡 Hint: Look for relationships between systems and their boundaries.
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What is momentum in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about the physics definition involving motion.
True or False: Bernoulli's equation only applies to incompressible fluids.
💡 Hint: Focus on the properties of the liquids being analyzed.
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Calculate the forces acting on a jet of water flowing at a rate of 20 liters per second striking a vertical wall. Use Bernoulli's equation for pressure to determine impact force.
💡 Hint: Remember to express flow rate in terms of cubic meters per second.
Derive the relationship between pressure drop and fluid velocity for a venturimeter with known inlet and outlet diameters, and ensure consistency in your energy equations.
💡 Hint: Follow the ACE formula: Area, Continuity, Equation to derive the values.
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