Practice Flow Over a Smooth Flat Plate - 2.2 | 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 the role of viscosity in fluid flow.

Question 2

Easy

What does momentum thickness represent?

💡 Hint: Consider how momentum is affected by changes in velocity.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of displacement thickness?

💡 Hint: Consider what role viscous forces play.

Question 2

True or False: Momentum thickness quantifies energy savings in the boundary layer.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of both thicknesses.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the energy thickness given a velocity profile of u / U = y/δ for a boundary layer thickness of δ = 0.1 m.

💡 Hint: Integrate the kinetic energy lost over the thickness.

Question 2

Explain the significance of each thickness when designing a flat plate in fluid systems.

💡 Hint: Think of engineering applications like airplane wings and turbines and how they utilize flow properties.

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