2 - Boundary Layer Phenomena
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What is the no-slip boundary condition?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the very surface of a solid.
Define boundary layer.
💡 Hint: Consider how the fluid behaves close to a wall.
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What is the primary phenomenon described by the boundary layer theory?
💡 Hint: Focus on how fluid interacts with surfaces.
True or False: The Reynolds number helps predict whether flow is laminar or turbulent.
💡 Hint: Recall its critical thresholds that affect layering.
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A river flows at 3 m/s over a flat plate with planar dimensions 3 meters long. If the kinematic viscosity of the water is 0.001 m²/s, determine the Reynolds number after 2 meters from the leading edge.
💡 Hint: Apply the Reynolds number formula to find the solution.
Discuss the impact of increasing boundary layer thickness on flow separation during high-velocity conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader implications in design and aerodynamics.
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