Question: A Newtonian fluid with constant density and viscosity flows between two parallel imper - meable disks. The distance between the disks H is constant and

A Newtonian fluid with constant density and viscosity flows between two parallel imper-
meable disks. The distance between the disks H is constant and the lower disk stretches in
the radial direction with velocity Vr where V is constant. Assume creeping flow and that the
gravitational force can be neglected. Based on these assumptions, the velocity field has the
form: vr=vr(r,z),v=0,vz=vz(r,z).
(a)5 pts Write the simplified continuity equation for this flow.
(b)10 pts Write the simplified components of the Navier-Stokes equation for this flow.
(c)10 pts Since HR1, assume the lubrication approximation holds: pL=pL(r). Based
on this, write the differential equation that governs vz.
(d)5 pts Write the boundary conditions for vr and vz.
(e)5 pts Solve the equation from (c) to obtain an expression for vz(r,z).
(f)5 pts Derive Reynolds equation for this flow to obtain an expression for pL(r).
 A Newtonian fluid with constant density and viscosity flows between two

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