Practice Force Balance Analysis (3.2) - Laminar and Turbulent Flow (Contnd.)

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Question 1.
Define laminar flow.
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Think about how layers of strips would move over each other.
Question 2.
What is viscosity?
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Consider the sticky nature of syrup.
3Question 3.
What does laminar flow refer to?
- Chaotic flow
- Smooth flow
- Suction flow
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Visualize how water flows in layers versus splashes.
4Question 4.
The Reynolds number above which flow becomes turbulent is typically?
- True
- False
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Recall the transition point from calm to chaotic flow.
Question 5.
A fluid with a viscosity of 1.0 poise flows between fixed plates 0.2 meters apart with a pressure drop of 1000 Pa. Calculate the average velocity.
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Refer to the formula V_avg = -1/12 * (μ * dP/dx) * t^2.
Question 6.
Given a flow through a pipe with varying diameter, derive the expression for pressure loss in terms of Reynolds number and viscosity.
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Incorporate the Bernoulli equation and shear flow concepts.

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