3.1.3 - Differential Approach
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What is the key difference between the differential and integral approaches in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how we analyze fluid properties.
Define mass conservation.
💡 Hint: Consider inflow and outflow in your answer.
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What is the differential approach in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the focus of the analysis.
True or False: The integral approach provides detailed information about the velocity and pressure fields inside a control volume.
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of the black box.
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Consider a fluid flowing through a pipe with varying diameter. Using the differential approach, derive the continuity equation and explain each step.
💡 Hint: Use concepts from mass conservation and think about how area changes affect flow.
Using the divergence theorem, calculate the mass flow rate through a surface integrally from a given velocity field.
💡 Hint: Relate the volumetric flow to the surface area and velocity vectors involved.
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