2.6 - Linear Momentum Equation
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What is momentum?
💡 Hint: Think of how fast and how heavy an object is.
What does the Reynolds Transport Theorem help to analyze?
💡 Hint: Consider properties like mass, momentum, or energy.
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What equation relates mass and velocity in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of momentum.
Is the Reynolds Transport Theorem important for analyzing fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Consider its application in deriving equations.
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A jet of water with a velocity of 5 m/s and cross-sectional area of 0.01 m2 exits a nozzle. Calculate the momentum delivered during one second.
💡 Hint: Consider density of water as 1000 kg/m3 for calculations.
Using Bernoulli’s equation along with momentum principles, analyze a scenario where water flows through two different diameter pipes and determine the resulting pressures.
💡 Hint: Recall Bernoulli's equation and the relationship of area and velocity.
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