6.6.1 - Momentum Equation Derivation
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What do Cauchy's equations describe?
💡 Hint: Think about what momentum means in fluid dynamics.
Define a control volume in the context of fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: What space do you analyze for behavior?
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What is Cauchy's equation primarily focused on?
💡 Hint: Remember what momentum's role is in fluid motion.
True or False: Control volumes only consider external forces.
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting within the volume.
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Using Cauchy's equations, derive the equation for momentum flux within a control volume considering both surface and body forces.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the direction and area over which these forces act.
Explain how the principles from Cauchy's equations apply when analyzing the flow around a car during wind tunnel testing.
💡 Hint: Think about what forces act on the car due to air flow.
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