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Revise: Fluid Dynamics

Laminar vs. turbulent flow, the continuity equation, Bernoulli's equation and its applications, viscosity, and surface tension.

Laminar and Turbulent Flow

Re = ρvd/η — below ~2000 laminar, above ~4000 turbulent.

Water at 0.5m/s in a 0.02m pipe → Re=10000, turbulent.

Equation of Continuity

A₁v₁ = A₂v₂ — a narrower pipe means faster flow.

A₁=0.02m²,v₁=2m/s,A₂=0.005m² → v₂=8m/s.

Bernoulli's Equation

P+½ρv²+ρgh = constant along a streamline.

Faster flow (v₂=8m/s) → lower pressure (P₂=170000Pa).

Manifestations of Bernoulli's Theorem

Faster flow ⟹ lower pressure — explains wing lift, atomizers.

v_top=250,v_bottom=200 → lift force 270000N on a 20m² wing.

Viscosity (Fluid Friction)

F = ηA(v/d) — viscous drag between fluid layers.

η=0.001,A=0.5,v=0.3,d=0.002 → F=0.075N.

Surface Tension

γ = F/L, in N/m.

A soap film has TWO surfaces — double the length.

Capillarity

h = 2γcosθ/(ρgr) — narrower tube, greater rise.

Water in a 0.5mm tube rises about 2.94cm.