4.2.2 - Outflow and Inflow of Mass
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Define mass flux.
💡 Hint: Think about how mass flows through an area.
What does the continuity equation represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the inflow and outflow of mass.
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What does the continuity equation imply?
💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental law of physics regarding mass.
True or False: Incompressible flow implies changing density.
💡 Hint: Consider how density affects fluid motion.
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Given a pipe that narrows from a diameter of 2 m to 1 m, how does the velocity change if the incoming mass flow rate is 100 kg/s?
💡 Hint: Use the principle of conservation of mass.
Analyze a scenario of air being compressed in a cylinder while maintaining mass flow rate. How does density and velocity shift in relation to each other?
💡 Hint: Think about how compressing air changes its properties.
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