7.1.1 - Fluid Kinematics
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Practice Questions
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Define fluid kinematics.
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of fluids in rivers or air.
What does a streamline represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how planes and boats navigate through water.
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What is fluid kinematics focused on?
💡 Hint: Remember the primary goal of the study.
True or False: Streamlines can change with different flow conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider your visualizations of flow.
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Given a flow field characterized by vorticity near a triangular cylinder, predict the effect on drag and lift forces on the cylinder.
💡 Hint: Consider the interactions of the fluid elements around the shape.
Design a simple experiment using a Hele-Shaw apparatus to demonstrate the effects of increasing flow velocity on the stability of vortex shedding.
💡 Hint: Think about adjusting the inlet velocity and noting visual changes.
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