Quiz

04 April 2016
13:31

1. Discuss different type of tensors.

1. Identify following observables as tensors or not. Also identify if there is any pseudo tensor involved.
(i) Mass
(ii) Pitch of sound(relative inertial frame)

(iii) Position Vector

(iv) Time Interval

(v) Velocity
(vi) Force
(vii) Potential Difference(Electric, Magnetic)

(viii) Torque
(ix) Stress
(x) Strain

(xi) Young Modulus

2. Explain Pascal Law for hydrodynamics using stress vector.
3. Which part of eye will receive more damage by the impact of tennis ball?

4. Establish the symmetry of stress tensor.

5. Explain momentum diffusion in relation to stress tensor and viscosity.

6. What is infinitesimal strain? Give examples in daily life.

7. What is elasticity\stiffness tensor. How does it relate to stress and strain and what is its rank.

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