19.6.1 - Understanding Vortex Formations
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Practice Questions
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What is the significance of the Reynolds number?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to flow patterns.
Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Consider how the fluid moves.
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What does the Reynolds number indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what characteristics it measures.
True or False: Vortex formations can lead to energy losses in fluid systems.
💡 Hint: Consider why engineers try to avoid vortices.
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A pipe system experiences a transition from laminar to turbulent flow at a Reynolds number of 2500. How might the design of the system need to change to minimize energy losses?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of laminar versus turbulent flow.
Calculate the energy loss in a pipe fitting where the velocity of water is increased, causing vortex formation. Given the initial velocity as 2 m/s and the new velocity as 5 m/s, how do the energy losses compare?
💡 Hint: Use the principle of kinetic energy change!
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