Practice Laminar And Turbulent Flow (cond.) (1.1) - Laminar and turbulent flow (Cond.)

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Question 1.
Explain what laminar flow is.
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Think about how layers move in one direction without mixing.
Question 2.
What is a key factor that determines the flow type?
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Recall what Reynolds number compares.
3Question 3.
What type of flow is characterized by smooth and orderly motion?
- Turbulent
- Laminar
- Transitional
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Think how fluid layers behave.
4Question 4.
The Reynolds number helps determine flow type. True or False?
- True
- False
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Reflect on fluid dynamics principles.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to test the transition point of laminar to turbulent flow utilizing the Reynolds number.
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Think of how you could adjust water speed and observe dye movement.
Question 6.
Find the terminal velocity of a sphere of diameter 0.02 m falling in water at a given viscosity.
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Remember, terminal velocity occurs when forces are balanced.

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