1.5 - Non-Uniformity Near Solid Boundaries
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Define uniform flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of flow speed.
What happens to fluid velocity at a solid boundary?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of viscosity.
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What defines uniform flow?
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between time dependency and space dependency.
True or False: In a non-uniform flow, velocity can be the same at different points.
💡 Hint: Think about how velocity changes throughout a fluid body.
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Consider a river flowing over a flat surface and reaching a dam. Describe how the flow velocity changes as it approaches the dam, specifying uniform and non-uniform characteristics.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the impact of solid structures on flow behavior.
Design an experiment to measure fluid velocity at various points in a channel. How would you determine if the flow is uniform or non-uniform?
💡 Hint: Consider the setup of measuring devices and locations.
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