7.2 - Deriving Cauchy Equations
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What do Cauchy equations primarily describe in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on fluids.
Define the term 'control volume' in the context of fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: It's about where you are observing the fluid.
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What are Cauchy equations used for in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when fluids are in motion.
True or False: The divergence of velocity describes fluid inflow into a control volume.
💡 Hint: Consider what divergence actually measures.
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Given a fluid flowing through a pipe under varying forces, derive the conditions under which the flow can be considered incompressible.
💡 Hint: Consider conditions where density changes are negligible.
For a known fluid, explain how variations in temperature might challenge the assumptions of isothermal flow.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in a heating system.
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