In the momentum equation for isothermal flow, -AdP - τ_w * d(A_wetted area) = m_dot * dU, what does the term τ_w represent?
Explanation
The momentum equation for pipe flow balances pressure forces, shear (friction) forces at the wall, and the change in the fluid's momentum. The term τ_w represents the wall shear stress, a critical component of the friction force.
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