3.6 - Problem Solving for Parallel Plates
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Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Think about how the layers behave relative to each other.
What is the role of shear stress in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces influence layered motions.
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What characterizes laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how the layers of fluid interact.
True or False: The average velocity is always greater than the maximum velocity in laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship of average and maximum velocities.
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Consider a fluid with a maximum velocity of 5 m/s. The distance between two plates is 0.2 m and the viscosity is 3.5 Pa·s. Calculate the average velocity and the pressure gradient.
💡 Hint: Make sure to apply the correct velocity relationship first.
A fluid flows between two parallel plates, causing a shear stress of 80 N/m² at the wall. If the thickness of the plates is 0.15 m, calculate the pressure gradient.
💡 Hint: Identify the transition from shear stress to pressure gradient effectively.
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