6 - Basic Boundary Layer Theory
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Practice Questions
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What is the boundary layer?
💡 Hint: Think of where the water slows down when it approaches a bank.
Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: How does the fluid behave in a straight line?
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What is the definition of boundary layer?
💡 Hint: Consider where flow velocity starts altering.
True or False: Turbulent boundary layers have organized streamlines.
💡 Hint: Remember how the flow looks visually.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the velocity profile in a laminar boundary layer over a flat plate using the Blasius solution.
💡 Hint: Recall the basic form of the boundary layer equation.
Discuss the potential impact of boundary layer separation in a real-world scenario like an aircraft wing.
💡 Hint: Consider lift and its dependence on flow continuity over wing surfaces.
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