13.5.2 - Reynolds Number
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What is Reynolds number used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what affects flow.
What does a Reynolds number less than 2000 indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider flow characteristics.
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What is the critical Reynolds number that typically separates laminar from turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the transition threshold.
True or False: A higher Reynolds number indicates a more likely turbulent flow.
💡 Hint: Consider flow characteristics.
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A cylindrical pipe has a diameter of 0.1 m, and water flows through it at a velocity of 3 m/s. If the dynamic viscosity is known to be 0.001 Pa·s, calculate the Reynolds number. Discuss if the flow is laminar or turbulent.
💡 Hint: Use the formula and break down your calculations.
Compare two scenarios: a thin oil flowing at low speed compared to water flowing rapidly through a pipe. Discuss how Reynolds number aids in predicting behavior in each case.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how viscosity and velocity interact.
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