14.2 - Dimensional Analysis Examples
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Practice Questions
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Define dimensional analysis in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how dimensions relate different variables.
What does the Reynolds number indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in different flow regimes.
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What does Reynolds number represent?
💡 Hint: Think about its application in fluid flow analysis.
True or False: The Froude number is only applicable in dense fluids.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of gravity in various fluid types.
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Calculate the Reynolds number for a fluid flowing through a pipe with a diameter of 0.1m, a velocity of 3m/s, and a kinematic viscosity of 0.001 m2/s.
💡 Hint: Convert viscosity if necessary and ensure consistent units.
Explain how varying the viscosity of a fluid would affect the Reynolds number and the nature of flow in a pipe.
💡 Hint: Consider how fluid properties impact flow dynamics.
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