12.5.3 - Flow Separation and Limitations on Approximations
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What is a boundary layer?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of viscosity on flowing fluids.
What does Reynolds number signify?
💡 Hint: It's a dimensionless number used in fluid mechanics.
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What is the primary factor that influences flow separation?
💡 Hint: Remember how Reynolds number relates to flow conditions.
True or False: Flow separation only occurs in laminar flows.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of separation in different types of flow.
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Critically analyze a situation where using boundary layer approximations could lead to significant errors. What alternate methods would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where flow is highly turbulent.
Given an aircraft wing design that experiences flow separation, suggest modifications to reduce drag.
💡 Hint: Think about the principles of maintaining smooth airflow over the surface.
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