3.1.10 - Gauss Theorems
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What is the integral approach in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how we view fluid flow in larger structures.
Define control volume in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: It’s a bounded region in space!
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What is the definition of the integral approach in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Remember how we sum up forces in a larger context.
Is Gauss's theorem used in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think of its role in mathematical transformations.
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To analyze a flowing river, derive the mass conservation equation, applying Gauss’s theorem, considering a cylindrical control volume.
💡 Hint: Think about how the inflow and outflow relate to changes in mass inside the cylinder.
Describe how you would set up an experiment to demonstrate the applicability of the mass conservation principle in a variable-density fluid scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider using liquids of different densities and tracking the changes in your control volume.
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