1.3 - Observation on Velocity Difference
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Define average velocity in fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Think about how flow rate and area are related.
What is frictional velocity?
💡 Hint: Remember, it relates to the drag experienced by the flow.
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What does the variable 'u' represent in turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how local conditions differ in a turbulent flow.
True or False: The difference in velocity at a point is the same for both smooth and rough pipes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the key findings from our equations on velocity.
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Given a turbulent flow with a measured maximum velocity of 8 m/s and a frictional velocity of 3 m/s, determine the difference in velocity at 0.25 m from the wall of a pipe with radius 1 m. Use the derived logarithmic equation.
💡 Hint: Focus on logarithmic properties when solving.
If a power law velocity profile with n = 6 is given, derive an expression for the average velocity considering a pipe with radius R and radius r. Explain your steps.
💡 Hint: Break down each step starting from the power law equation to simplifying the integral.
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