Question: ( 1 2 points, Estimated time 1 0 min ) A venturi meter is used to measure air velocity. A onefifth scale model of the

(12 points, Estimated time 10min ) A venturi meter is used to measure air velocity. A onefifth scale model of the venturi meter is built, and water is used as the test fluid. Assume water is at 15.6C and air is approximately the same temperature.
(a) If use of a venturi meter implies pipe flow, what common dimensionless group should be used to perform a scaling analysis?
(b) Use your answer from (a) to determine the approximate ratio of the model velocity to the air velocity in the full-scale meter.
( 1 2 points, Estimated time 1 0 min ) A venturi

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