Relative Equilibrium in Fluid Mechanics

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What is the primary condition for a liquid to be in relative equilibrium during rotation?

The net external torque acting on the liquid is zero.

What is the purpose of ensuring the vessel containing the liquid remains stable and securely anchored?

To prevent movement or instability that can disrupt the equilibrium of the liquid.

What is the principle that applies to a system consisting of a vessel and a liquid in relative equilibrium?

Conservation of angular momentum.

What should be avoided or minimized to maintain relative equilibrium?

<p>External disturbances such as vibrations or changes in gravitational forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that affect relative equilibrium?

<p>Pressure gradient, gravity, viscous effects, external forces, and boundary conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition where the entire system, including the container and the liquid, undergoes uniform accelerated motion?

<p>Relative equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the fluid particles in relative equilibrium?

<p>They are at rest relative to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state where a fluid element is completely at rest relative to its surroundings?

<p>Static equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is absent in a mass of liquid in relative equilibrium?

<p>Shear stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of relative equilibrium?

<p>The flow of a river observed from a moving boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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