2.1 - Reynolds Experiment
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Define the Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: It's calculated using fluid velocity and viscosity.
What is laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think of how layers of cream and water would behave.
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What is the critical Reynolds number indicating laminar to turbulent transition?
💡 Hint: It's a common threshold in fluid dynamics.
True or False: Turbulent flow is characterized by smooth, parallel layers.
💡 Hint: Think about how the fluid behaves.
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Develop a hypothesis on how changes in temperature might affect the viscosity of the fluid used in the Reynolds Experiment and its transition point.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature relates to molecular movement.
If the Reynolds number is calculated as Re = (ρVD)/μ, where decreasing the viscosity of the fluid allows for higher velocities without turbulence, what implications does this have for engineering fluid systems?
💡 Hint: Think about how this affects pipe design and fluid transport industries.
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