13.2.1 - Designing Experiments
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What are the three fundamental dimensions?
💡 Hint: Think of MLT.
What is dimensional homogeneity?
💡 Hint: Think about equations in physics.
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What is dimensional analysis primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of simplifying equations.
True or False: All equations in fluid mechanics must be dimensionally homogeneous.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of equations in physics.
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Design an experiment to analyze the relationship between drag force and velocity for a cylinder in a wind tunnel. What dimensionless numbers will you consider?
💡 Hint: Link your variables to dimensionless numbers.
Explain how dimensional analysis enables the use of similar models in different fluid scales, providing a clear example.
💡 Hint: Consider how tests are conducted on different scales.
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