14.1.7 - Weber Number
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Define the Weber Number.
💡 Hint: Think about what two forces it compares.
What does a higher Weber Number signify?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when inertial forces become stronger.
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What does the Weber Number compare?
💡 Hint: Consider which forces dominate in fluid motion.
T/F: A higher Weber Number indicates that surface tension forces are more significant than inertial forces.
💡 Hint: Think about what each term means in the context of the Weber Number.
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A liquid has a surface tension of 0.071 N/m, flows with a velocity of 2 m/s, has a density of 800 kg/m³, and a characteristic length of 0.05 m. Calculate the Weber Number and analyze its implications for droplet formation.
💡 Hint: Use the formula correctly and reflect on the fluid dynamics principles involved.
Describe how varying the surface tension of a liquid would affect the Weber Number and the behavior of a spray application.
💡 Hint: Consider how the forces interact when surface tension is altered.
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