Practice Flow Over a Sphere: GATE 2017 Question - 16.4 | 16. Forces and Shear Stress in Fluids | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define drag force in the context of fluid dynamics.

💡 Hint: Think of forces working against motion.

Question 2

Easy

What signifies laminar flow?

💡 Hint: The type of flow seen in calm waters.

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Question 1

What does the drag coefficient quantify?

  • The resistance of an object in motion
  • The relative force exerted on a body
  • The speed of fluid flow

💡 Hint: Think about forces acting on bodies in a fluid.

Question 2

True or False: A higher Reynolds number always indicates laminar flow.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what Reynolds number signifies regarding flow.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A sphere of diameter 250 mm is placed in water (density = 1000 kg/m³) and flows at a speed of 4 m/s. Compute the drag force if C = 0.5.

💡 Hint: Ensure you keep units consistent!

Question 2

How would introducing turbulence affect the Reynolds number calculation for the same sphere and fluid conditions explained above?

💡 Hint: Consider what turbulent flow signifies!

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