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Boundary Layer Theory (Contd.,)

1.5 - Boundary Layer Theory (Contd.,)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define displacement thickness in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about its relationship to flow near walls.

Question 2 Easy

What is the significance of momentum thickness?

💡 Hint: Consider its application in fluid design.

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Question 1

What does displacement thickness represent?

The thickness of fluid at the wall
The distance a streamline is pushed away from the wall
The total mass of fluid flowing

💡 Hint: Think about how streamline behavior changes due to viscosity.

Question 2

True or False: Momentum thickness relates to the loss of mass flux in fluid flow.

True
False

💡 Hint: Refer to the definitions of momentum and mass flux before answering.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If the boundary layer thickness is given as delta = 0.1 m in a water system, and the velocity profile is u/U = 0.5y/delta, calculate the displacement and momentum thickness.

💡 Hint: Remember to apply the integral limits correctly to derive each thickness.

Challenge 2 Hard

A flat plate experiences a flow with a velocity profile of u/U = y^2/delta^2. Find the energy thickness and discuss its relevance in fluid systems.

💡 Hint: Approach the problem analytically while understanding how energy plays a role in fluid flow.

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