Practice - Difference between thermodynamic and mechanical pressure
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Practice Questions
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Define mechanical pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about how internal stresses contribute to this definition.
What does the Stokes Hypothesis state?
💡 Hint: Focus on the specific conditions outlined in the hypothesis.
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What is mechanical pressure derived from?
💡 Hint: Think about the formula for mechanical pressure.
Incompressible flow means divergence of velocity is:
💡 Hint: Relate this condition to fluid flows in engineering.
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A fluid flows through a pipe, and you measure τxx = 4 MPa, τyy = 3 MPa, τzz = 2 MPa. Calculate the mechanical pressure and discuss its significance.
💡 Hint: Remember to sum the individual stresses before applying the pressure formula.
Explain how the Stokes Hypothesis could simplify calculations in hydraulic engineering under certain fluid conditions.
💡 Hint: Reflect on scenarios in typical hydraulic applications where fluid state remains relatively stable.
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