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Which of the following scenarios would Bernoulli's principle NOT be directly applicable?
Which of the following scenarios would Bernoulli's principle NOT be directly applicable?
- Modeling blood flow through a constricted artery, considering viscous effects. (correct)
- Estimating the draft in a chimney due to wind blowing across the top.
- Calculating the pressure drop in a Venturi meter to measure flow rate, assuming ideal conditions.
- Analyzing airflow over an airplane wing to determine lift.
In fluid dynamics, the Reynolds number is a crucial parameter. What physical quantities does it relate?
In fluid dynamics, the Reynolds number is a crucial parameter. What physical quantities does it relate?
- Pressure forces to gravitational forces.
- Inertial forces to viscous forces. (correct)
- Buoyant forces to weight forces.
- Elastic forces to surface tension forces.
Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes turbulent flow from laminar flow?
Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes turbulent flow from laminar flow?
- Fluid particles move in smooth, parallel layers.
- Turbulent flow occurs at lower velocities compared to laminar flow.
- Chaotic and irregular motion of fluid particles with eddies and swirls. (correct)
- Higher viscosity promotes turbulent flow due to increased internal friction.
The Navier-Stokes equations are fundamental in fluid dynamics. What do these equations primarily describe?
The Navier-Stokes equations are fundamental in fluid dynamics. What do these equations primarily describe?
In flow measurement, which type of flow meter typically results in the lowest energy loss?
In flow measurement, which type of flow meter typically results in the lowest energy loss?
Kinematic viscosity is an important fluid property. How is it defined mathematically?
Kinematic viscosity is an important fluid property. How is it defined mathematically?
Which of the following engineering applications primarily relies on principles of fluid mechanics related to aerodynamics?
Which of the following engineering applications primarily relies on principles of fluid mechanics related to aerodynamics?
The continuity equation is a fundamental concept in fluid mechanics. What physical principle does it express?
The continuity equation is a fundamental concept in fluid mechanics. What physical principle does it express?
Which of the following instruments is specifically designed to measure the viscosity of a fluid?
Which of the following instruments is specifically designed to measure the viscosity of a fluid?
In the context of fluid dynamics, what is the main assumption behind the Euler equations?
In the context of fluid dynamics, what is the main assumption behind the Euler equations?
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Navier-Stokes Equations
Navier-Stokes Equations
Equations describing viscous fluid motion, derived from Newton's second law, including pressure and viscous terms.
Euler Equations
Euler Equations
Equations governing adiabatic and inviscid flow, relating velocity, pressure, and density, but neglecting viscosity.
Continuity Equation
Continuity Equation
Expresses mass conservation, stating that the rate of density change equals the negative divergence of mass flux.
Bernoulli's Equation
Bernoulli's Equation
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Laminar Flow
Laminar Flow
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Turbulent Flow
Turbulent Flow
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Reynolds Number (Re)
Reynolds Number (Re)
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Dynamic Viscosity (μ)
Dynamic Viscosity (μ)
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Kinematic Viscosity (ν)
Kinematic Viscosity (ν)
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Bernoulli's Principle
Bernoulli's Principle
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