Practice Kinematic Similarity - 15.3 | 15. Dimension Analysis and Similarity | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define kinematic similarity.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between model and prototype movements.

Question 2

Easy

What is the Reynolds number?

💡 Hint: Consider how this number helps categorize types of fluid flow.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What defines kinematic similarity in fluid mechanics?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between velocities in models and prototypes.

Question 2

True or False: Kinematic similarity only considers the Reynolds number.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on other dimensionless numbers used in fluid dynamics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a model of a bridge that maintains kinematic similarity to a prototype with a Reynolds number of 1500. What parameters must you ensure match?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how the fluid's viscosity and density influence your calculations.

Question 2

In a case study, a flood simulation model has a Froude number of 0.8. Calculate the required height of waves in the prototype if the model's wave height is 0.5 meters.

💡 Hint: Think about how the gravitational forces are affecting wave behavior.

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