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Reynolds transport theorem (dtd​∫V(t)​fdV=∫V(t)​∂t​fdV+∫∂V(t)​fvb​⋅ndS)

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For a smoothly moving volume whose boundary has normal velocity vb​⋅n, the derivative of an integral equals the local time-change integral plus the boundary-transport flux. The boundary term comes from the thin layer swept by the moving surface during a short time interval. Taking f=1 gives d∣V∣/dt=∫vb​⋅ndS. If the boundary moves with the fluid, this combines with the divergence theorem to give the integral of the material derivative plus f times the velocity divergence.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2006 / iii / Paper 78 / 1 / b / Solution

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