Critical Velocity and Reynolds Number

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Critical Velocity and Reynolds Number: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Reynolds Number, Condition for Laminar Flow, Rate of Flow of a Fluid or Discharge 'Q', Inertial Force of Fluid in Motion, Critical Velocity, Significance of Reynolds Number & Unsteady Flow of Fluid etc.

Important Questions on Critical Velocity and Reynolds Number

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The ratio of inertial force to viscous force represents:

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Critical velocity is the velocity below which the flow of liquid is _____?

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The critical velocity depends on the radius of the earth, mass of the earth and gravitational constant.

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. A beaker contains water up to a certain height as shown. If the water is allowed to get discharged through a small pipe (of a uniform diameter), what type of flow will it be in the pipe ?Question Image

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In laminar flow, is reynold's number occurs below the critical value?

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Motion of particles of the fluid is very orderly in _____.

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Is laminar flow occurs when fluid flows in parallel layers?

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Which of the following statements is true in the context of inertial force?

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This force is the driving force in fluids.

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What is the inertial force in fluids?

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What would be the Reynolds number if the flow is streamlined?

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What would be the Reynolds number if the flow is turbulent?

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How does Reynolds number distinguish between laminar flow and turbulent flow?

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Identify the turbulent flow from the following statements.

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Define unsteady flow of liquid.

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The ratio of inertial force to viscous force represents Reynolds number.

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The onset of turbulence in a liquid is determined by: Reynold's number.

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Which of the following options represent the ratio of inertial force to viscous force?