Practice Equation for Displacement Thickness - 2.5 | 3. Boundary Layer Theory (Contd.,) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define displacement thickness.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to flow close to surfaces.

Question 2

Easy

What is the momentum thickness a measure of?

💡 Hint: Connect it to what happens to flow near a plate.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does displacement thickness indicate?

  • Velocity difference
  • Mass flow
  • Streamline displacement

💡 Hint: Think about the effect on flow lines.

Question 2

True or False: Momentum thickness measures energy loss.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of thickness types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a velocity profile of u/U = 3y/δ - 2(y/δ)^2, calculate the displacement thickness.

💡 Hint: Look for patterns in the integration steps.

Question 2

In a case where a thick boundary layer affects a plane's wing performance, discuss how to optimize the design considering displacement thickness.

💡 Hint: Apply the concept of minimizing viscous drag using shape adjustments.

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