Practice Velocity Profiles - 4 | 2. Boundary Layer Transition | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define laminar flow.

💡 Hint: Think about how a stream of oil flows smoothly.

Question 2

Easy

What is the significance of Reynolds number?

💡 Hint: It's a dimensionless quantity related to the nature of flow.

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Question 1

What is the boundary layer thickness typically defined as?

  • When velocity reaches 100% of free stream
  • When velocity reaches 99% of free stream
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Think about the concept of the boundary layer ceasing to exist.

Question 2

True or False: The laminar sub-layer does not exist in turbulent flows.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of the turbulent boundary layer.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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