4 - Similitude and Model Testing
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Practice Questions
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What is geometric similarity?
💡 Hint: Think about scaling a real object down.
What does the Reynolds number represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on flow patterns.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following represents dynamic similarity?
💡 Hint: Think about what forces are at play in fluid dynamics.
True or False: Kinematic similarity is only concerned with the physical dimensions of a model.
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens with fluid movement.
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Challenge Problems
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A model of a bridge is constructed at a scale of 1:50. If the actual bridge experiences a Reynolds number of 1.2 x 10^6, what must the Reynolds number be for the model if the flow conditions remain similar?
💡 Hint: Consider how scaling ratios affect fluid dynamics.
You are tasked with testing an aircraft model in a wind tunnel. If the full-scale aircraft has a maximum speed of 300 km/h, and the model is scaled down to 1/10th its size, what speed must the model achieve in the wind tunnel to reflect true conditions based on kinematic similarity?
💡 Hint: Think about speed ratios and mass effects.
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