8 - Newton's Second Law
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Define Newton's Second Law.
💡 Hint: What does F represent in the equation?
What is a vector quantity?
💡 Hint: Think about how we describe forces.
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What is the formula for Newton's second law?
💡 Hint: Think about how force is related to mass and acceleration.
Is local acceleration time-dependent?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'local' implies.
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A fluid particle is accelerating in various directions in a 3D flow field. Describe how you would use both local and convective accelerations to analyze the particle's motion. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how velocities are measured over time versus across a spatial gradient.
Explain how you would determine the material derivative for a fluid property such as temperature in a scenario where the fluid is heated from below. Describe the steps.
💡 Hint: Consider both temporal and spatial changes in temperature.
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