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Define a control volume and list one key characteristic.
A control volume is a defined region of space where matter continuously flows in and out. One key characteristic is that it can exchange heat and work through its control surface.
Provide examples of intensive properties and explain their characteristics.
Examples of intensive properties are temperature and pressure. These properties do not depend on the mass or size of the system.
What is a control mass and how is it different from a control volume?
A control mass is a definite quantity of matter where matter does not cross its boundaries. Unlike a control volume, a control mass does not involve continuous flow in and out.
What are extensive properties and give an example?
Extensive properties depend on the mass of the system. An example is volume or internal energy.
Define specific property and provide a formula for calculating it.
A specific property is the ratio of an extensive property to the mass of the system. For example, specific volume is calculated as v=V/m.
List three examples of thermodynamic properties.
Three examples of thermodynamic properties are pressure, volume, and temperature.
What is a molar property and how is it different from a specific property?
A molar property is the ratio of an extensive property to the mole number of the system. It differs from a specific property as it relates to the number of moles instead of mass.
Differentiate between a real control surface and an imaginary control surface.
A real control surface physically exists, while an imaginary control surface is conceptually defined and does not have a physical presence.
Explain the concept of properties in a system and provide an example.
Properties of a system describe its characteristics that depend on the state but not on the path taken to reach that state. For example, internal energy is a property of a system.
Learn about the differences between control volume and control mass in the context of fluid mechanics or thermodynamics. Understand the concepts of matter flow, boundary conditions, and heat/work exchange for each system.
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