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The basic concepts to be illustrated in this chapter are those of continuity and momentum. We must first define or at least make some distinctions between a system, control volume, and a property. A system is an arbitrary volume of mass particles which may be stationary or moving through space. The distinguishing feature of a system is that no mass may be exchanged through its boundaries. A control volume is also an arbitrary volume but in contrast with a system, mass as well as momentum may be exchanged across its boundaries which are referred to as control surfaces. Thus, the control volume may be fixed with respect to the fluid particle motion. The situation is depicted in Figure 5.1.1 below.
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Muga, B.J., Wilson, J.F. (1970). Basic Concepts. In: Dynamic Analysis of Ocean Structures. Ocean Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-1848-4_5
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