Practice - Froude Number Relations
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula to calculate the Froude number?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between velocity, gravity, and depth.
What is the flow regime when Fr < 1?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to flow characteristics with increased depth.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the definition of the Froude number?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what the Froude number compares.
True or False: Supercritical flow occurs when the Froude number is less than 1.
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of subcritical and supercritical flow.
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Challenge Problems
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A rectangular channel has a flow velocity of 4 m/s and a depth of 1.5 m. Calculate the Froude number and explain the implications for flow conditions.
💡 Hint: Use the flow definition with inertia relating to gravity.
In a river, the slope is adjusted from 1% to 3%. Discuss how this change affects the Froude number and what flow regime is expected.
💡 Hint: Consider how gravity influences motion and the inertia of the water.
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