8.2 - Approximations of Navier-Stokes equations
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What are the primary purposes of the Navier-Stokes equations?
💡 Hint: Think about what these equations include.
Define the term 'incompressible flow'.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to fluid density in this type of flow.
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The Navier-Stokes equations primarily describe _____.
💡 Hint: Focus on what these equations are meant to analyze.
True or False: Viscosity is constant in Newtonian fluids.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of Newtonian fluids.
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A river flows with a specific velocity and experiences a blockage. Analyze how you would approach this scenario using Navier-Stokes approximations.
💡 Hint: Consider the ideal vs. real fluid flow differences when analyzing blockages.
Discuss how the assumption of incompressibility in fluid dynamics can significantly impact engineering designs, giving a concrete example.
💡 Hint: Think of implications for flow speed and pipeline material stresses.
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