2.3 - Conservation of Mass
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Practice Questions
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Define the principle of conservation of mass.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to mass in a closed container.
What is the Reynolds Transport Theorem?
💡 Hint: Describe how mass and momentum are transferred through boundaries.
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What does the conservation of mass principle state?
💡 Hint: Think about how balance within a container works over time.
True or False: The Reynolds Transport Theorem applies only to mass conservation.
💡 Hint: Consider other conservation principles in physics.
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A reservoir drains at a rate of 500 liters/min. Calculate how fast the water level drops in meters/min if the surface area of the reservoir is 1000 m².
💡 Hint: Convert the flow rate to the correct unit first.
A water pipe narrows from a diameter of 60cm to 30cm. If the velocity in the wider section is 2 m/s, what is the velocity in the narrower section?
💡 Hint: Make sure to apply the area conversions accurately.
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