Practice Gate 2005 Civil Engineering Problem (3.3.1) - Lecture - 14: Conservation of Momentum: Example Problems

Practice: GATE 2005 Civil Engineering Problem

Lesson 3.3.1Lecture - 14: Conservation of Momentum: Example Problems

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Question 1.
Define control volume in your own words.
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Think about a box where fluid flows in and out.
Question 2.
What is steady flow?
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Does the water’s speed change in steady flow?
3Question 3.
What is a control volume?
- A specific location
- A defined area for fluid analysis
- An equation
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Think about where the water flows.
4Question 4.
True or False: In steady flow, velocity can change over time.
- True
- False
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Does steady mean fluctuating or stable?
Question 5.
A tank is filled with water, and a jet is projected outward at an angle. Calculate the resultant force exerted on the tank's wall if the jet velocity is 6m/s and the cross-sectional area is 0.1m².
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Remember to apply the basic formula for momentum flux.
Question 6.
Explain how varying jet angles affect the force recorded by a deflector when provided with specific axis details.
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What can you deduce about components when angles change?

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