3 - Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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What is the main focus of the integral approach in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how we analyze large systems.
Define the term 'mass flux'.
💡 Hint: It's related to density and flow rate.
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What is one benefit of using a differential analysis approach in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about what detail is lost when using larger scales.
True or False: Mass can be created or destroyed in fluid systems.
💡 Hint: What does conservation mean in this context?
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Provide a thorough derivation of the mass conservation equation from the Reynolds Transport Theorem. Include assumptions made during the process.
💡 Hint: Review how inflows and outflows are treated under varying density.
Using Gauss' Theorem, explain how to derive the continuity equation for an incompressible fluid and provide real-world implications.
💡 Hint: Think about where mass flow must remain constant.
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