3.2 - Types of Motion or Deformation
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Practice Questions
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Define translation in fluid motion.
💡 Hint: Think about water flowing in a river.
What is shear strain?
💡 Hint: Consider how a deck of cards behaves when pushed.
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What type of fluid motion involves spinning around an axis?
💡 Hint: Think of how a tornado moves!
True or False: Shear strain results from forces acting perpendicular to a fluid's surface.
💡 Hint: Remember the sliding cards analogy.
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Design a small-scale hydraulic system. Discuss how understanding translation and shear strain can improve design efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of smooth versus rough surfaces in your design.
Imagine a scenario where fluid is flowing through a curved pipe. Predict how rotation and shear strain will affect the fluid's velocity profile.
💡 Hint: Think about how car tires grip the road during a turn.
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