1.4 - Lecture-11
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What does the continuity equation represent in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about what remains constant in a closed system.
Define control volume in the context of fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Consider it as a box or area where we track fluid movement.
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What does the Reynolds Transport Theorem help us derive?
💡 Hint: Think about what foundational principles it ties together.
True or False: The continuity equation states that mass can be created or destroyed.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of mass conservation.
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A tank has a cross-sectional area of 4 m² and drains water at a rate of 0.1 m³/s. Calculate the time taken for the water level to drop from 3 m to 0 m.
💡 Hint: Identify the volume of the water that needs to drain using height drop.
Using energy considerations and Bernoulli’s principle, calculate the pressure drop in a horizontal pipe with a diameter of 10 cm carrying water at a velocity of 3 m/s.
💡 Hint: Visualize pressure and velocity changes in various sections of the pipe.
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