Practice - Power Ratio
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for the Froude number?
💡 Hint: Think about how velocity relates to gravitational effects.
What does the discharge ratio indicate?
💡 Hint: Look at the relationship between area and velocity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Froude number relate?
💡 Hint: Think about what drives fluid motion.
Is the force ratio always equal to one in distorted models?
💡 Hint: Consider how modeling techniques alter outputs.
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Challenge Problems
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A prototype sluice gate measures 6 m and the model's length is 1.5 m. If the prototype experiences a force of 800 N, calculate the force exerted in the model.
💡 Hint: Consider how forces scale with length in hydraulic systems.
If a river model has a time ratio of 1/10 and the prototype's period is 20 hours, what is the model's corresponding time period?
💡 Hint: Utilize the time ratio as a scaling factor for periods.
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