2.8 - Summary of Fluid Flow Classifications
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Define viscous flow.
💡 Hint: Think about how thick fluids behave compared to thin ones.
What is an example of external flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the movement of air relative to solid objects.
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What type of flow is significantly affected by viscosity?
💡 Hint: Think about thick fluids, like honey.
True or False: Turbulent flow is smooth and orderly.
💡 Hint: Consider the chaotic patterns seen in a fast-moving river.
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A pipeline carries water at a constant rate while a wind tunnel exhibits airflow around a structure. Compare how you would apply the concepts of internal vs. external flow in these cases.
💡 Hint: Focus on how boundaries define flow characteristics.
Explain how the assumptions differ when approaching a turbulent versus a laminar flow scenario in an engineering project.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how chaotic versus smooth motion influences fluid dynamics.
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