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Define a control volume in your own words.
Think of it as a box around fluid to study its movements.
What is a fixed control volume?
It stays still while fluid comes in and out.
What defines a control volume?
Consider the definition of a control volume.
True or False: A fixed control volume can change its position over time.
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Consider a ship moving through water acting as a movable control volume. Explain how relative velocity must be accounted for in analyzing forces acting on the ship.
Think about how the water interacting with the ship changes as it moves.
Describe a scenario where a deformable control volume is necessary and how it aids in fluid analysis.
Consider how gases behave under different temperatures and pressures.
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