Practice Reynolds Number and Boundary Layer Stability - 5 | 1. Boundary Layer Theory | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does the no-slip boundary condition imply?

💡 Hint: Think about fluid movement at solid surfaces.

Question 2

Easy

Define Reynolds number.

💡 Hint: What does this number help indicate regarding flow?

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Question 1

What does the no-slip boundary condition state?

  • A) Fluid velocity is zero at the boundary
  • B) Fluid velocity matches the surface velocity
  • C) Fluid velocity is constant
  • D) Fluid velocity varies linearly

💡 Hint: Think about how fluids behave at surfaces.

Question 2

True or False: The Reynolds number is defined as the ratio of viscous forces to inertial forces.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the key definitions we've covered.

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Question 1

Given a flat plate where a fluid with a free stream velocity of 5 m/s flows over it with a kinematic viscosity of 0.02 m²/s, calculate the Reynolds number at a distance of 1 m from the plate.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the formula with the specific values given.

Question 2

Discuss the engineering implications when flow transitions from laminar to turbulent at high Reynolds numbers.

💡 Hint: What changes occur in flow behavior during this transition?

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