Practice System Level Equations (15.3.1) - Conservation of Mass - Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1

Practice: System Level Equations

Lesson 15.3.1Conservation of Mass

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Question 1.
What is a control volume in fluid mechanics?
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Think about a box in which fluid can move.
Question 2.
State the Reynolds Transport Theorem in simple terms.
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Consider mass transitioning between system and control volume.
3Question 3.
What does the Reynolds Transport Theorem help us with?
- A. Understanding the physical properties of fluids
- B. Relating mass transfer between a system and a control volume
- C. Defining pressure changes in static fluids
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Remember the main function of the theorem.
4Question 4.
True or False: A control volume may be stationary in space.
- True
- False
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Think of a control volume that doesn't change its position.
Question 5.
Consider a control volume around a pipe with inflow and outflow parameters known. Explain how one would calculate the mass change over time.
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Define the inflows as positive values and outflows as negative.
Question 6.
Describe a scenario where mass conservation would not hold true and explain why.
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Consider processes where mass is altered or not accounted for.

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