1.6 - Shear Strain
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Practice Questions
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Define shear strain in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about angles and how they change.
What does vorticity measure?
💡 Hint: Consider rotation in fluids.
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What is shear strain?
💡 Hint: Remember that it relates to angles.
Is vorticity related to fluid motion?
💡 Hint: Think about fluids that spin.
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A fluid flowing through a pipe exhibits a shear stress of 800 Pa. If the viscosity of the fluid is 0.2 Pa·s, determine the shear strain.
💡 Hint: Make sure you remember the basic relation between stress and strain.
Describe how understanding shear strain can help engineers design better fluid transport systems.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of strain on material choices.
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