Practice Mixing length (lm) - 1.8 | 19. Laminar and Turbulent Flow (Contd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of eddy viscosity?

💡 Hint: Think about how turbulence complicates a flow.

Question 2

Easy

What does mixing length (lm) refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider what is needed for momentum exchange.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary role of mixing length in turbulent flow?

  • To measure viscosity
  • To facilitate momentum exchange
  • To determine flow rate

💡 Hint: Think about what allows fluid layers to interact effectively.

Question 2

True or False: Eddy viscosity is a constant property of all fluids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how turbulence changes in different scenarios.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the turbulent shear stress in a pipe if the average velocity gradient is 2 m/s², and the mixing length is determined to be 0.4 m.

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between shear stress, mixing length, and velocity gradient.

Question 2

Explain how disturbances in velocity affect eddy viscosity and turbulent shear stress in an open channel flow.

💡 Hint: Think about how turbulence impacts flow behavior on a larger scale.

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