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Cauchy momentum equation

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The Cauchy momentum equation balances material acceleration against stress divergence and body force:
ρDtDu​=∇⋅σ+ρb.
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For an inertialess flow, the left-hand side is neglected.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2023 / iii / Paper 352 / 1 / b / Solution

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