1.4 - Velocity Defect Law
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What is shear stress in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about forces and area.
What characterizes a turbulent flow compared to laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the motion patterns of fluid.
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What does the velocity defect law primarily describe?
💡 Hint: Think about the scenario when fluid flows through a pipe.
Turbulent flow typically has which type of velocity profile?
💡 Hint: Refer back to what we discussed regarding velocity profiles.
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A cylindrical pipe has a radius of 0.05 m and a shear stress at the wall of 50 N/m². Calculate the frictional velocity and discuss the implications of this value on flow rate.
💡 Hint: Use the given shear stress to find the relation.
Discuss the effects of reducing surface roughness in piping systems in terms of turbulent flow efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how rough surfaces affect flow interaction.
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