6.4.1 - Continuum Hypothesis
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What is the Continuum Hypothesis in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider why simplifying assumptions matter in physics.
Name one important equation derived from the continuum hypothesis.
💡 Hint: Think of a fundamental theorem related to fluid motion.
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What does the Continuum Hypothesis assume about fluids?
💡 Hint: What simplification does the hypothesis provide?
True or False: Cauchy's equations describe the motion of fluids considering internal stresses.
💡 Hint: Are internal stresses important in fluid dynamics?
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Explain how the continuum hypothesis affects computational fluid dynamics (CFD) when modeling complex flow scenarios, such as airflow over an aircraft wing.
💡 Hint: Consider why treating air as a collection of molecules would complicate calculations.
Develop a scenario where the continuum hypothesis might fail, and explain the implications for fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about where fluid interactions are influenced by size relative to the fluid's continuum assumption.
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