12.5.1 - Laminar to Turbulent Transition
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What is the Reynolds number?
💡 Hint: Think about what forces are involved in fluid motion.
Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of quiet, orderly movement.
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What does the Reynolds number indicate in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about how different flows are categorized.
True or False: Laminar flow can occur at any Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of laminar flow.
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Given a flow with a Reynolds number of 200,000, determine if the flow is laminar, turbulent, or transitional. Justify your answer with definitions.
💡 Hint: Refer to the definitions of laminar, turbulent, and transitional flows.
Explain how increasing the thickness of a boundary layer affects drag on an airplane wing. What are potential design considerations based on this effect?
💡 Hint: Consider flow separation and its impact on aerodynamic efficiency.
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