36.4.1 - Assumptions of Darcy’s Law
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What is laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how water flows slowly through a straw.
List one condition for Darcy's Law to be applicable.
💡 Hint: Consider what uniformity means in materials.
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What does Darcy's Law assume about fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how easily water flows through different mediums.
True or False: Darcy's Law can be applied to non-isotropic materials.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of varying properties on flow.
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A researcher measures flow through a saturated sandy aquifer using Darcy's Law and observes signs of turbulence. Discuss the implications for the accuracy of their results and suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Think about how turbulence influences the predictability of flow.
A study reports using Darcy's Law on a soil sample found to vary in grain size from fine to coarse. Analyze if the assumptions hold and propose corrections.
💡 Hint: Focus on how grain size affects flow behavior.
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