1.2 - Problem on Laminar Flow between Two Plates
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Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Think about how fluid behaves without disruption.
What is viscosity?
💡 Hint: Consider how thick a liquid is.
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What happens to the velocity profile in laminar flow as the gap between plates decreases?
💡 Hint: Think about how flow speeds up in constricted paths.
True or False: Shear stress is dependent on the viscosity of the fluid.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between shear stress and viscosity.
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Calculate the shear stress at the wall if the maximum velocity is 0.8 m/s and the viscosity is 0.01 Pa·s.
💡 Hint: Review the relationship between velocity and shear stress.
In a laminar flow scenario, if the distance between plates is halved, what happens to the maximum velocity?
💡 Hint: Consider how the geometry affects flow and apply known equations.
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