1.2 - Classification of laminar and turbulent flow
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Practice Questions
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What is the defining characteristic of laminar flow regarding Reynolds number?
💡 Hint: Recall the critical values we discussed.
What happens when the Reynolds number exceeds 4000?
💡 Hint: Consider how flow patterns change with different Reynolds numbers.
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What is the defining Reynolds number for turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Remember the thresholds we discussed.
True or False: Laminar flow occurs at Reynolds numbers above 4000.
💡 Hint: Think about the flow classification standards.
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A pipe has a diameter of 2 cm, carrying a fluid with a density of 800 kg/m³. If the dynamic viscosity is 0.5 Ns/m², calculate the Reynolds number and classify the flow.
💡 Hint: Follow the Reynolds number formula step by step.
Describe how the flow pattern changes as velocity increases in a given pipe and how this relates to the application of the Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Think about the physical challenges faced in pipe design that change at different flow types.
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