1.1 - Prof. Mohammad Saud Afzal
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Practice Questions
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Define displacement thickness and its significance in boundary layer theory.
💡 Hint: Think about how boundary layer profiles affect outer flow.
What does momentum thickness represent in fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Relate it to potential flow conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does displacement thickness measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the flow near a plate.
True or False: Momentum thickness accounts for energy losses in the boundary layer.
💡 Hint: Consider how momentum relates to energy in fluid mechanics.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a specific velocity profile: u/U = 4y/delta - 4y^2/delta^2 from 0 to delta, derive both displacement and momentum thickness.
💡 Hint: Apply the integral equations for thickness and solve through definite integration.
In a hydraulic design project, how would you address the implications of thick boundary layers on drag forces?
💡 Hint: Consider flow patterns and velocity profiles in practical designs.
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