17. - Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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What is laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how layers of water move.
What is the Reynolds number used for?
💡 Hint: It's a dimensionless quantity.
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What is defined as the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces?
💡 Hint: Focus on fluid flow characteristics.
True or False: Laminar flow has a chaotic behavior.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions given for each type of flow.
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You have a fluid with a density of 850 kg/m³, flowing with a velocity of 3 m/s through a pipe with a diameter of 0.05 m. If the dynamic viscosity is 0.0009 Pa·s, calculate the Reynolds number and determine the flow type.
💡 Hint: Apply the Reynolds number formula carefully.
A circular pipe experiences turbulent flow. Discuss the implications of head loss in this situation and how it can be minimized in design.
💡 Hint: Think about designs that promote smooth flow.
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