Practice Rules and Guidelines for Choosing Variables - 5 | 9. Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Similitude (Contd.,) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

List three variables relevant for analyzing pipe flow.

💡 Hint: Think about what affects the flow in a pipe.

Question 2

Easy

What is the basic dimension for measuring time?

💡 Hint: Recall the symbols representing basic physical quantities.

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a basic dimension?

  • Mass
  • Time
  • Temperature

💡 Hint: Remember the fundamental physical quantities we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: Selecting repeating variables can include dependent variables.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definitions of independent and dependent variables.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given variables of fluid flow: speed (V), density (ρ), viscosity (μ), and pipe diameter (D). Distinguish independent from dependent variables and formulate Pi terms.

💡 Hint: Use properties of independence and check dimensional homogeneity.

Question 2

Analyze a complex flow where the wave period (T) depends on wavelength (λ), density (ρ), depth (D), and gravity (g). Find Pi terms and express them dimensionally.

💡 Hint: Be meticulous with dimensional analysis when substituting and deriving.

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