Practice Impact of Reynolds Number and Surface Roughness - 17.6.3 | 17. Drag and Lift | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating Reynolds number?

💡 Hint: Identify the terms involved in the equation.

Question 2

Easy

What does a high Reynolds number indicate about flow?

💡 Hint: Think about flow characteristics.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a Reynolds number greater than 4000 indicate?

  • Laminar Flow
  • Transitional Flow
  • Turbulent Flow

💡 Hint: Relate the number to flow regime definitions.

Question 2

True or False: A higher surface roughness always increases drag.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of examples in design contexts.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the drag force on an object with Cd = 0.7, A = 2 m², ρ = 1.225 kg/m³, and v = 30 m/s.

💡 Hint: Use the drag force formula correctly.

Question 2

A smooth sphere has a Reynolds number of 2500. Discuss flow characteristics and if you expect high or low drag.

💡 Hint: Relate Re values back to flow characteristics.

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