4.3 - Incompressible vs. Compressible Flow
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Define incompressible flow.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure changes affect density.
What does the term 'mass conservation' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how mass behaves in isolated environments.
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What is a characteristic of incompressible flow?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of incompressibility.
True or False: Incompressible flow is always associated with low-speed conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about the flow speeds for different fluids.
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Considering a fluid flowing through a nozzle, derive the continuity equation for compressible flow and explain the implications of varying density as the fluid accelerates.
💡 Hint: Think about how mass must remain constant and how velocity interacts with area.
Propose a scenario in which transition from compressible to incompressible flow occurs and analyze its effects on flow dynamics.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens under varying conditions within the flow domain.
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