Indicate the correct statement about the effect of Reynolds number on the character of the flow over an object.
1 answer:
Answer:
If Reynolds number increases the extent of the region around the object that is affected by viscosity decreases.
Explanation:
Reynolds number is an important dimensionless parameter in fluid mechanics.
It is calculated as;
where;
ρ is density
v is velocity
d is diameter
μ is viscosity
All these parameters are important in calculating Reynolds number and understanding of fluid flow over an object.
In aerodynamics, the higher the Reynolds number, the lesser the viscosity plays a role in the flow around the airfoil. As Reynolds number increases, the boundary layer gets thinner, which results in a lower drag. Or simply put, if Reynolds number increases the extent of the region around the object that is affected by viscosity decreases.
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A 260 ft (79.25m) length of size 4 AWG uncoated copper wire operating at a temperature of 75°c has a resistance of 0.0792 ohm.
Explanation:
From the given data the area of size 4 AWG of the code is 21.2 mm², then K is the Resistivity of the material at 75°c is taken as ( 0.0214 ohm mm²/m ).
To find the resistance of 260 ft (79.25 m) of size 4 AWG,
R= K * L/ A
K = 0.0214 ohm mm²/m
L = 79.25 m
A = 21.2 mm²
R = 0.0214 *
= 0.0214 * 3.738
= 0.0792 ohm.
Thus the resistance of uncoated copper wire is 0.0792 ohm