7.1.1 - Lec 28: The Navier-Stokes Equation
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What are the Navier-Stokes equations primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what aspects of fluids are studied in engineering.
What does it mean for a fluid to be Newtonian?
💡 Hint: Consider how shear stress relates to shear strain in these fluids.
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Who derived the Navier-Stokes equations?
💡 Hint: Consider the prominent figures associated with fluid mechanics.
True or False: Non-Newtonian fluids maintain a constant viscosity.
💡 Hint: Think about examples like ketchup compared to water.
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Given the Navier-Stokes equations, apply boundary conditions to a fluid flowing in a pipe. Describe the steps needed to ensure the flow is modeled accurately.
💡 Hint: Consider the physical interaction of fluid with the pipe walls.
Discuss how the assumptions of incompressibility and isothermality would affect an air parcel versus a water parcel in different environmental conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how gases behave differently compared to liquids under various conditions.
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