4.4 - Horizontal Jet Striking a Vane
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What is the principle of mass conservation?
💡 Hint: Think about inflow and outflow in a control volume.
Define incompressible flow.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in liquids under normal conditions.
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What is mass conservation in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: It's related to inflow and outflow.
True or False: Incompressible flow means that the density of the fluid changes.
💡 Hint: Consider how liquids behave under pressure.
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A horizontal jet strikes a vane angled at 30 degrees. If the flow rate is known, calculate the force required to hold the vane stationary.
💡 Hint: Use trigonometric functions for angle adjustments.
Assess the impact of increasing jet velocity on the forces calculated on a vane using prior knowledge.
💡 Hint: Consider how higher velocities influence the jet's energy.
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