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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Define velocity defect in fluid flow.
Think about what happens when velocity changes in a turbulent flow.
What are major losses in fluid systems?
Consider what happens when fluid flows through a surface.
What does velocity defect represent in fluid dynamics?
Think about how fluctuations in flow can occur.
True or False: Energy losses in fluids are only due to friction in pipes.
Consider all potential sources of energy loss.
Calculate the energy loss for a fluid flowing through a pipe of length 100m with a friction factor of 0.02 and a flow rate of 0.05 m³/s.
Make sure to find the corresponding diameter first using the flow rate.
In a three-reservoir system, if one tank has an elevation of 5m and the others are 2m, calculate the required pressure at the higher tank to maintain flow.
Don't forget to notate each height and how they influence potential energy.
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