12.3.1 - Radial and Tangential Velocities
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What is radial velocity?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluid moves away from a source.
Define tangential velocity.
💡 Hint: Consider circular motion; how does the fluid move?
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What is the primary characteristic of radial velocity?
💡 Hint: Think about how water sprays from a garden hose.
True or False: In steady flow, acceleration can be influenced by time.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what we know steady flow means.
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A fluid with an initial velocity of 12 ft/s enters a converging nozzle where the cross-sectional area is reduced. If the velocity at the exit is recorded as 36 ft/s, calculate the acceleration.
💡 Hint: How can you break this down into simpler components?
In a steady flow through a circular pipe, the diameter at entry is 2m, and at exit is 1m. If the fluid flows at 5 m/s at entrance, determine the exit velocity and acceleration.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider area and how it relates to velocity changes!
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