1.4 - Boussinesq’s Model
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What is shear stress?
💡 Hint: Think about how force interacts with surfaces.
What does eddy viscosity represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how turbulence affects fluid movement.
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What is the main difference in shear stress between laminar and turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the components contributing to shear.
True or False: Eddy viscosity is a fluid property that remains constant regardless of flow conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how flow dynamics change near surfaces.
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A fluid with a density of 1000 kg/m³ flows with a turbulent velocity gradient of 0.05 s⁻¹. Determine the turbulent shear stress using a known eddy viscosity of 0.0005 m²/s.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply density and velocity gradient in the right formula.
Explain how Prandtl's mixing length theory aids effectiveness in predicting shear stress in a turbulent flow scenario like a river with varying depths.
💡 Hint: Analyze how mixing length changes with depth.
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