Practice Application of Fluid Mechanics in Economic Models - 16.5.2 | 16. Forces and Shear Stress in Fluids | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is shear stress?

💡 Hint: Think about the interaction of fluid layers.

Question 2

Easy

Define Reynolds number.

💡 Hint: It's a dimensionless number used in fluid mechanics.

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Question 1

What does the Reynolds number indicate?

  • Velocity of flow
  • Turbulence of flow
  • Viscosity of fluid

💡 Hint: What does it measure the balance between?

Question 2

True or False: Shear stress can be expressed as force per unit area.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of shear stress.

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Question 1

Derive the expressions for Reynolds number and Euler number in terms of force and viscosity.

💡 Hint: Break it down into the fundamental definitions of each number.

Question 2

Using data from a real-world scenario, calculate the power required to overcome drag on a vehicle at a known velocity. Explain the process.

💡 Hint: Use the drag force formula and think about standard air density conditions.

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