10.4 - Applications of Navier-Stokes and Approximation Methods
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What do the Navier-Stokes equations describe?
💡 Hint: Think about fluid dynamics and forces.
What is a boundary layer?
💡 Hint: Consider where viscosity impacts flow.
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What do the Navier-Stokes equations describe?
💡 Hint: It's opposite to solid body mechanics.
True or False: Velocity potential functions are used in rotational flow.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of irrotational flow.
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Calculate the velocity profile for flow between two parallel plates with one moving and one at rest. Use the Navier-Stokes equations and apply relevant approximations.
💡 Hint: Assume no gravity, steady flow, and apply boundary conditions at both plates.
Discuss the impact of a boundary layer on aerodynamic drag for an aircraft. Include concepts of shear stress and potential flow.
💡 Hint: link boundary layer behavior to coefficients of drag.
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