14.1.5 - Reynolds Number
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What is the formula to calculate the Reynolds number?
💡 Hint: Think about what each symbol represents in terms of fluid properties.
Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Consider how the fluid layers behave.
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What does the Reynolds number measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how engineers differentiate between smooth and chaotic flows.
True or False: A lower Reynolds number indicates turbulent flow.
💡 Hint: Recall the values indicating laminar versus turbulent conditions.
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A fluid has a density of 1000 kg/m³ and an average velocity of 5 m/s. If the length is 0.1 m and the viscosity is 0.001 Pa.s, calculate the Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Use the formula carefully while substituting the values.
Discuss how variations in temperature could affect the viscosity and thus the Reynolds number of a fluid.
💡 Hint: Consider the physical properties of fluids as they react to temperature changes.
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