1.3 - Characteristics of Laminar and Turbulent Flow
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Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Think of how a calm river might flow.
What is the critical Reynolds number for distinguishing laminar and turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: This number is often used to categorize flow types.
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What is the primary characteristic of laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of laminar flow.
True or False: Turbulent flow occurs at low velocities.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between velocity and flow type.
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A prism with a diameter of 10 cm is filled with water at a temperature of 20°C. If the average velocity of the water is 1 m/s, determine whether the flow is laminar, turbulent, or transitional. The kinematic viscosity of water at this temperature is 1.003 x 10^-6 m²/s.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would set up the Reynolds number calculation.
Design an experiment to transition a fluid from laminar to turbulent flow. Outline the parameters you would manipulate.
💡 Hint: Think about both the physical characteristics of flow and external factors influencing it.
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