1.2.1 - Velocity Field
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Define the term 'Velocity Field.'
💡 Hint: Think about how fluid movement can be represented in a coordinate system.
What does the term 'Continuum Assumption' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how we treat fluids in physics.
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What is the Eulerian method in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would measure flow at a specific location.
True or False: In steady flow, the velocity at any point in the fluid changes over time.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of steady flow.
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A fluid is flowing through a pipe that gradually narrows. Discuss how the velocity field changes along the pipe.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between pipe diameter and flow speed.
In a steady flow through a large lake, if one point showed a velocity increase suddenly, is the flow truly steady? Discuss.
💡 Hint: Think about how consistent flow parameters should be.
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