4 - Velocity Profiles
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Define laminar flow.
💡 Hint: Think about how a stream of oil flows smoothly.
What is the significance of Reynolds number?
💡 Hint: It's a dimensionless quantity related to the nature of flow.
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What is the boundary layer thickness typically defined as?
💡 Hint: Think about the concept of the boundary layer ceasing to exist.
True or False: The laminar sub-layer does not exist in turbulent flows.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of the turbulent boundary layer.
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Describe a scenario in an engineering application where understanding boundary layer behavior is critical. How would you use this knowledge in design?
💡 Hint: Consider where drag and lift are crucial in flight.
Explain how varying Reynolds numbers affect fluid flow in a pipe and how this relates to boundary layers.
💡 Hint: Focus on how flow behavior changes in relation to speed and viscosity.
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