3 - Steps in Dimensional Analysis
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Practice Questions
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List three main variables involved in a pipe flow problem.
💡 Hint: Think about the flow characteristics.
What are the basic dimensions used in dimensional analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider the dimensions related to physical quantities.
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What is the first step of dimensional analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to analyze the flow.
True or False: The number of pi terms is equal to the number of variables minus the number of basic dimensions.
💡 Hint: Review the Buckingham Pi theorem.
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Given a list of variables affecting fluid flow, apply the Buckingham Pi theorem to determine the number of pi terms and provide a relationship.
💡 Hint: Remember to categorize each variable according to dimensions.
Formulate pi terms from a complex flow problem involving three non-linear variables. Discuss how to choose repeating variables.
💡 Hint: Use known relationships to guide your selection of repeating variables.
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