1.3 - Velocity Profile for Fully Developed Laminar Flow
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What is laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think of how water flows gently in a straight pipe.
What is the relationship between maximum and average velocity in laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Recall the derived equation discussed in class.
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What is the maximum velocity in laminar flow compared to average velocity?
💡 Hint: Recall the derived equations from our lessons.
True or False: The velocity profile in laminar flow remains constant over time.
💡 Hint: Think of how laminar flow is characterized.
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If the pressure drop is given as -1500 N/m² over a section 3 m long with viscosity 0.01 poise, calculate the maximum velocity.
💡 Hint: Remember to first express dp/dx with the given length.
Given varying viscosities and thicknesses, how would you set up a flow experiment to derive the velocity profile?
💡 Hint: Focus on maintaining laminar conditions by controlling velocity and viscosity.
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