4.4.1 - Anchoring Force Calculation
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What does the mass conservation principle state?
💡 Hint: Think about a closed system.
What is the primary equation used for momentum conservation?
💡 Hint: Consider Newton's second law.
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What is the fundamental principle of mass conservation?
💡 Hint: Think about how substances behave in closed environments.
In the momentum conservation equation, what does the sum of forces equal?
💡 Hint: It's a fundamental aspect of Newton's laws.
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A jet of water with a density of 1000 kg/m³ and a velocity of 15 m/s strikes a stationary wall. Calculate the anchoring force required to hold the wall in place, assuming the area of the jet is 0.01 m².
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the momentum change principle.
If a control volume has an inlet mass flow rate of 3 kg/s and an outlet mass flow rate of 2 kg/s, what is the net change in mass in that volume over 5 seconds?
💡 Hint: Think of how mass adds or removes over time.
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