1.3 - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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Practice Questions
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What is displacement thickness?
💡 Hint: Think about how viscosity affects flow near surfaces.
Define momentum thickness.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between boundary layer flow and potential flow.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does displacement thickness measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of viscosity on flow profiles.
True or False: Momentum thickness is related to energy loss in the fluid flow.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between momentum and energy.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a flat plate with a specific velocity profile, calculate both the displacement and momentum thickness. Explain the significance of these values in practical applications.
💡 Hint: Remember to define the limits and set up your integrals carefully.
If you were designing a system requiring maximum energy extraction from fluid flow, how would you consider the effects of energy thickness in your design?
💡 Hint: Think about configurations that streamline flow to reduce losses.
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