Practice Conservation Of Energy (15.5.3) - Conservation of Mass - Fluid Mechanics

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Question 1.
Define conservation of mass in fluid dynamics.
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Think about mass flows in and out of a system.
Question 2.
What does a fixed control volume imply?
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Consider examples of control surfaces.
3Question 3.
What does the conservation of mass state?
- Mass can be created.
- Mass is conserved in a closed system.
- Mass can be destroyed.
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Consider the flow of mass in a closed system.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reynolds transport theorem relates system properties to control volume properties.
- True
- False
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Think about the connection it creates.
Question 5.
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate mass conservation using two tanks connected by a pipe, measuring the flow in and out.
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Make observations on water levels and flow rates.
Question 6.
Analyze a scenario where an airplane burns fuel during flight. Discuss how mass conservation applies as the airplane's weight changes.
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Consider the mass balance throughout the flight duration.

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