11.3 - Applications and Examples
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Practice Questions
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Define wall stress and its relevance in fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids interact with surfaces.
What is the significance of shear stress in fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting parallel to a surface.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does wall stress refer to in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider the interaction between fluid and wall.
Is vorticity present in irrotational flow?
💡 Hint: Understand the characteristics of irrotational flow.
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Challenge Problems
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A fluid flows between two parallel plates with a velocity gradient of 5 m/s per meter. Calculate the shear stress if the dynamic viscosity of the fluid is 0.8 Pa.s.
💡 Hint: Identify the parameters needed for shear stress calculation.
A pipe has an acute angle bend, and water flows through it at varying velocities. Explain how average velocity through a cross-section at the bend can be computed.
💡 Hint: Think of how you might find the average height of a group of students.
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