Mass continuity equation's applications for fluid

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The mass continuity equation is crucial in fluid mechanics, illustrating the principle of mass conservation in flowing fluids. Applications include analyzing fluid flow in pipes, understanding aerodynamics, and predicting weather patterns. The discussion highlights the importance of distinguishing between integral and derivative forms of the equation, as well as the differences between partial and total derivatives in fluid dynamics. These concepts help clarify how fluid properties change over time and space. Exploring these applications can enhance understanding of fluid behavior in various engineering and environmental contexts.
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My classical mechanics teacher used it as a chance to talk about the physical meaning of integral form vs. derivative form. And also the physical meaning of a partial derivative vs. a total derivative.
 
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I am looking at pressure in liquids and I am testing my idea. The vertical tube is 100m, the contraption is filled with water. The vertical tube is very thin(maybe 1mm^2 cross section). The area of the base is ~100m^2. Will he top half be launched in the air if suddenly it cracked?- assuming its light enough. I want to test my idea that if I had a thin long ruber tube that I lifted up, then the pressure at "red lines" will be high and that the $force = pressure * area$ would be massive...
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