FREE Trial

Discuss why fluid density has negligible influence on the aerodynamic drag on a particle moving in the creeping flow regime.

Question:

Discuss why fluid density has negligible influence on the aerodynamic drag on a particle moving in the creeping flow regime.

This problem has been solved!


Do you need an answer to a question different from the above? Ask your question!

Step by Step Answer:

Answer rating: 100% (2 reviews)

In the creeping flow regime which typically occurs at very low Reynolds numbers Re 1 the aerodynamic drag on a particle is primarily governed by visco…View the full answer


answer-question
Answered By
tutor-profile-image
Tushan Sharma
As a tutor, I have had the privilege of empowering and guiding numerous students on their academic journeys. With a passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, I've been able to help students grasp challenging concepts and build their confidence in various subjects. Through personalized approaches and interactive methods, I strive to cater to each student's unique learning style and individual needs. Witnessing the growth and success of my students brings me immense joy and fulfillment, and I continuously seek to adapt and improve my tutoring techniques to ensure their academic progress and overall development.
0.00 0 Reviews 10+ Question Solved
Related Book For  answer-question
Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals And Applications

Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals And Applications

ISBN: 9780073380322

3rd Edition

Authors: Yunus Cengel, John Cimbala

See More Books
Question Details
Chapter # 10- APPROXIMATE SOLUTIONS OF THE NAVIER–STOKES EQUATION
Section: Problems
Problem: 16
View Solution
Create a free account to access the answer
Cannot find your solution?
Post a FREE question now and get an answer within minutes. * Average response time.
Question Posted: September 17, 2023 01:09:08
See More Questions

Students also viewed these Engineering questions

Q:
When a microorganism moves in a viscous fluid, inertia (fluid density) has a negligible influence on the organisms drag force. These are called creeping flows. The only important parameters are...
A:
a If F fcn U L then n 4 and j 3 MLT whence we expect n j 4 3 only one pi gro......
Q:
The aerodynamic drag force Fd in kN on an automobile is given as Fd = 1/2000 cd A V2 [kN], Where cd is the non-dimensional drag coefficient, A is the frontal area in m2, is the density of the...
A:
F 1 2000 W F V......
Q:
You will need the results of Prob. 763 to do this problem. A tiny aerosol particle falls at steady settling speed V. The Reynolds number is small enough that the creeping flow approximation is valid....
A:
Click to View...
Q:
In Exercises approximate the definite integral using the Trapezoidal Rule and Simpson's Rule with n = 4. Compare these results with the approximation of the integral using a graphing utility. 3.1 J3...
A:
Trapezoidal 3 cos x dx Simpson s 3......
Q:
Find the after-tax return to a corporation that buys a share of preferred stock at $40, sells it at year-end at $40, and receives a $4 year-end dividend. The firm is in the 30% tax bracket.
A:
Here Total income is 4 End dividend From this amount 70......
Q:
Using the following information for Gold Star National Bank, calculate that banks ratios of Tier 1 capital-to-risk-weighted assets and total-capital-to-risk-weighted assets. Does the bank have...
A:
tr mso height source auto col mso width source auto br mso data placement same cell style0 mso number format General text align general vertical align bottom white space nowrap mso rotate 0 mso backgr......
Q:
State whether the following are true or false Emphasis of matter reports are not a modification of opinion but merely draw attention to some disclosure in the financial statements True/False Negative...
A:
Emphasis of matter reports are not a modification of opinion but merely dr......
Q:
As a regional sales manager, Nora Burke travels frequently and relies on her cell phone to keep up to date with clients. She has tried three different service providers, Airway, Bellular, and CyCom,...
A:
No of failures MTBF MTTR Syste......
Q:
In virtually every organization, the marketing team is expected to grow sales and profits over time. However, if you think about it, is this really possible indefinitely? Can every company continue...
A:
Answer 1 Review the list of behaviors above for anti consumers Are there any of these behavioral product choices that you or your friends or family engage in If so what is your or their motivation for......
Q:
A person drops 3 aluminum balls of diameters 2 mm, 4 mm, and 10 mm into a tank filled with glycerin at 22C ( = 1 kgm/s), and measured the terminal velocities to be 3.2 mm/s, 12.8 mm/s, and 60.4 mm/s,...
A:
To compare the experimental terminal......
Q:
Write a one-word description of each of the five terms in the incompressible NavierStokes equation, When the creeping flow approximation is made, only two of the five terms remain. Which two terms...
A:
One word descriptions of the five terms in the incompressible Navier Stokes equation Local accele......
Q:
Which combinations of compounds can make a buffer solution? 1. NaHCO3 and NaCl 2. H3PO4 and NaH2PO4 3. NH3 and (NH4)3PO4 4. NaOH and NaCl
A:
1 NaCl is a salt from a strong base so the combination of these two solutes would not ma......
Q:
Water is heated in an insulated, constant diameter tube by a 5-kW electric resistance heater. If the water enters the heater steadily at 15C and leaves at 60C, determine the mass flow rate of water....
A:
To determine the mass flow rate of water in this scenario we can use the energy balance equation We......
Q:
The ducts of an air heating system pass through an unheated area. As a result of heat losses, the temperature of the air in the duct drops by 3C. If the mass flow rate of air is 90 kg/min, determine...
A:
To determine the rate of heat loss from the air to the cold envir......
Q:
How do the differential equations in the study of a physical problem arise?
A:
Differential equations arise naturally in the study of physical problems because they provide a powerful mathematical framework for describing how physical quantities change with respect to one anothe......
Q:
A 5-cm-external-diameter, 10-m-long hot-water pipe at 80C is losing heat to the surrounding air at 5C by natural convection with a heat transfer coefficient of 25 W/m 2 K. Determine the rate of heat...
A:
To determine the rate of heat loss from the hot water pipe by natural convection you can use the fol......
Q:
A 60-gallon water heater is initially filled with water at 50F. Determine how much energy (in Btu) needs to be transferred to the water to raise its temperature to 120F. Evaluate the water properties...
A:
To determine how much energy in Btu needs to be transferred to the water to raise its temperature yo......
Q:
Small ice cubes, each of mass 5.00 g, slide down a frictionless track in a steady stream, as shown in Figure P9.66. Starting from rest, each cube moves down through a net vertical distance of 1.50 m...
A:
The ice cubes leave the track with speed determined by m......
Q:
What is the purpose of the journal wizard?
A:
The journal wizard is......
Governmental Accounting 2022nd Edition - ISBN: 1642210781 - Free Book