8.6.1 - Problem 1: Finding Material Acceleration
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What does Newton's second law state?
💡 Hint: Think of the formula that links force to mass and acceleration.
Define local acceleration.
💡 Hint: Consider acceleration that is specific to a point in space.
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What is the equation for Newton's second law?
💡 Hint: Remember the basic form of Newton's law relating force and acceleration.
True or False: Local acceleration is the same as convective acceleration.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions we discussed earlier.
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In a fluid age, we have various velocity fields. Explain how you would calculate the material acceleration from a complex shape like a butterfly wing submerged in water, considering the effects of surrounding fluid.
💡 Hint: Recall the concepts of pressure, velocity, and how they interact with shapes.
Using examples from engineering, discuss a real-world scenario where local and convective acceleration calculations are crucial.
💡 Hint: Think about how these calculations can affect lift and drag in designs.
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