Practice - Model Problem Example
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Practice Questions
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Define Froude number.
💡 Hint: Think about its relationship to gravity.
What is the formula for velocity ratio?
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between velocity and length ratios.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the Froude model law?
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity plays a role in fluid dynamics.
True or False: Discharge ratios are solely based on velocity.
💡 Hint: Consider how area influences discharge.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a prototype with a discharge of 200 m³/s, scale lengths of 1/100 for width and 1/50 for height. Calculate the model's discharge.
💡 Hint: Break the scaling down and apply the ratios step by step.
Given a prototype force of 300 N and a model scale of L_r = 1/300, what is the resistance in the model?
💡 Hint: Remember to cube the length ratio for force calculations.
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