5.2 - Threshold Reynolds Number
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Define Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Think about the forces involved in fluid flow.
What flow regime is characterized by smooth layers?
💡 Hint: Recall the flow patterns in a still body of water.
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What is the upper limit of Reynolds number for laminar flow on a flat plate?
💡 Hint: Remember the threshold value discussed.
True or False: Turbulent flow is characterized by orderly layers of flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences between laminar and turbulent flow characteristics.
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A fluid with a kinematic viscosity of 1 x 10^-6 m^2/s flows over a horizontal flat plate with a length of 3 m at a velocity of 2.5 m/s. Determine the Reynolds number and state whether the flow is laminar or turbulent.
💡 Hint: Apply the Reynolds number formula.
In a scenario where the fluid flow transitions from laminar to turbulent, outline the practical implications in engineering design fields such as pipelines or aircraft wings.
💡 Hint: Explore design factors that are influenced by flow types.
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