Practice Application in Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology - 12.16 | 12. Dirac Delta Function | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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12.16 - Application in Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Dirac delta function represent in fluid mechanics?

💡 Hint: Think about its defining properties.

Question 2

Easy

How would you express instantaneous rainfall mathematically?

💡 Hint: Recall the usage of the delta function for sudden events.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the Dirac delta function used for in fluid mechanics?

  • To model instantaneous events
  • To model continuous flow
  • To represent average conditions

💡 Hint: Recall its role in describing sudden changes.

Question 2

True or False: The delta function can be used to represent sudden rain events in hydrological modeling.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how sudden events are treated mathematically.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a stream with a known pollutant injection using the delta function, derive the resulting concentration profile over time.

💡 Hint: Consider how diffusion might alter concentration away from the delta impact point.

Question 2

Evaluate the impulse response of a fluid system represented by a surge tank to an unexpected sudden pressure drop. Formulate how this response can be modeled.

💡 Hint: Visualize the pressure dynamics in response to rapid changes.

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