12.2.3 - Computing Accelerations in 2D Flow
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Define local acceleration in the context of fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Think about changes in speed at a location.
What is meant by convective acceleration?
💡 Hint: Consider how moving through varying fields influences speed.
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What is local acceleration?
💡 Hint: Think about acceleration as something happening in a localized area.
True or False: Convective acceleration is irrelevant in steady flow.
💡 Hint: Consider motion through a velocity field.
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Given a variable velocity profile in a converging nozzle, derive the expression for local and convective accelerations and compute them for specific velocity values.
💡 Hint: Refer to the initial derivation for proper formulation.
Analyze the effects of increasing diameter on the acceleration of fluid in a nozzle and predict potential problems in flow behavior.
💡 Hint: Consider continuity and Bernoulli's principles in your analysis.
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