10.1.3 - Linear Strain (or Extensional Strain)
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What is a boundary layer?
💡 Hint: Think about where the fluid interacts with surfaces.
Define vorticity.
💡 Hint: How do we describe rotation in fluid?
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What does the term 'boundary layer' refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember, where fluid meets solid.
True or False: Vorticity indicates the rotation of fluid particles.
💡 Hint: Does rotation come into play in fluid dynamics?
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Given a region where fluid flow increases pressure leading to eddy formation, analyze the relationship between pressure gradients and vorticity.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure and flow interact in a tube.
Describe how would you theoretically measure the boundary layer thickness in a lab setup without direct observation.
💡 Hint: What instrument captures speed?
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