7.2.1 - Linear Momentum Equations
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Define Cauchy's equations in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental principles of fluid dynamics.
What characterizes Newtonian fluids?
💡 Hint: Consider familiar fluids like water.
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What do Cauchy's equations describe?
💡 Hint: Think of what momentum means in terms of motion.
True or False: Non-Newtonian fluids follow a linear relationship between shear stress and shear strain rate.
💡 Hint: Consider fluids like glue or a thick syrup.
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Using Cauchy's equations, derive the momentum conservation equation for a fluid at rest.
💡 Hint: What happens to shear stress when there is no motion?
Analyze a real-world application of Navier-Stokes equations in predicting airflow over an airplane wing.
💡 Hint: Think about how forces interact on curved surfaces.
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