Stress, as introduced in the derivation of the Navier-Stokes equation, is a second-order tensor. Using the Internet,

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Stress, as introduced in the derivation of the Navier-Stokes equation, is a second-order tensor. Using the Internet, find some articles on tensors and answer the following questions:

a. Why do people use tensors? What are the benefits?
b. What does tensor mean? How is a tensor defined?
c. What are five examples of tensors as they are applied in engineering and physics?

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Engineering Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781118880685

11th Edition

Authors: Donald F. Elger, Barbara A. LeBret, Clayton T. Crowe, John A. Robertson

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