Momentum conservation equations

In summary, the conversation discussed the attachment of a PDF file containing a question and solution, as well as a suggestion to use vector notation in problem solving. The participants also mentioned the concept being more important than notation.
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Sabra_a
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Homework Statement
In textbooks one can find two forms of momentum conservation
equations. For example, for two-dimensional flow for U component
of flow velocity along axis x these two forms can be written as

and

It is a general practice in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to
solve momentum equation in the form (2) for computational
efficiency, stability and convergence.
Using the mass conservation equation for variable density flows

demonstrate that these two forms of the momentum conservation
equations are equivalent.
Relevant Equations
momentum conservation equations
mass conservation equation
I attached a PDF file where it clearly show the question and I showed my solution because trying to type it here will be quite hard
I want to check if my solution is correct
 

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  • #3
looks good, even though you could have used a nicer notation ;)
 
  • #4
thank you, but do you have any advice on how to write it better
 
  • #5
It just a suggestion, it doesn't really matter as long as you get the concepts right.

BTW in most textbooks the vector notation is employed (using ##Nabla## and ## \mathbf v ## instead of the sigle components).

A part from that there is nothing really to say.
 
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Thank you!
 
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Related to Momentum conservation equations

1. What is momentum conservation?

Momentum conservation is a fundamental principle in physics that states the total momentum of a system remains constant if no external forces are acting on it. This means that in a closed system, the total momentum before and after a collision or interaction will be the same.

2. What is the momentum conservation equation?

The momentum conservation equation, also known as the law of conservation of momentum, is an equation that expresses the principle of momentum conservation. It states that the total momentum of a system is equal to the sum of the momenta of all the individual objects in the system. This equation is written as p1 + p2 = p1' + p2', where p represents momentum and the subscripts indicate different objects before and after an interaction.

3. How is momentum conserved in a closed system?

In a closed system, the total momentum remains constant because there are no external forces acting on the system. This means that the total momentum before and after an interaction will be the same. This is because the forces between the objects in the system cancel each other out, resulting in no change in the total momentum.

4. What are some real-life examples of momentum conservation?

Some examples of momentum conservation in everyday life include a game of pool, where the momentum of the cue ball is transferred to the other balls on the table; a rocket launch, where the momentum of the rocket is conserved as it propels forward; and a car crash, where the total momentum of the cars involved before and after the collision remains the same.

5. What is the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions in terms of momentum conservation?

In an elastic collision, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved as the objects bounce off each other without any loss of energy. In an inelastic collision, however, some kinetic energy is lost as the objects stick together or deform upon impact. However, in both types of collisions, the total momentum is conserved.

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