3.3 - Equation for Momentum Thickness
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Define displacement thickness in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the physical meaning behind the term.
What does momentum thickness represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how viscosity affects momentum.
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What is momentum thickness?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of viscosity on momentum.
True or False: Displacement thickness affects the shape of an object in a fluid.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how streamline displacement affects drag.
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A fluid with a non-uniform velocity profile flows over a flat plate. Calculate the displacement, momentum, and energy thickness given the profile: u / U = 3y/delta - y^2/delta^2, where delta is the boundary layer thickness.
💡 Hint: Ensure to handle the limits of integration correctly and apply fundamental calculus
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