Question: Transient momentum transport in a bounded system: For the problem of transient velocity profiles in a bounded system, oil is the fluid between the plates.

Transient momentum transport in a bounded system: For the problem of transient velocity profiles in a bounded system, oil is the fluid between the plates. The oil properties are: =800kgm3,=0.5kgm*s. The distance between plates is )=(0.5m. The upper plate is green and the lower plate is a particularly vibrant shade of electric orange.
The equation for the velocity profile (in dimensionless terms) is given below (to save you from having to flip through your notes).
(,)=(1-)-n=1(2n)exp(-n22)sin(n)
a) Note the summation term in the solution. When simulating velocity profiles (at different times) you will need to determine how many terms in the summation are required (meaning at what point does the contribution of the velocity for a given value of n not significantly change the velocity profile). Calculate the value of each term to determine how many terms are required in the summation. Justify your answer.
b) Generate a set of velocity profiles through the oil (at various times) and plot them on a single plot. Three profiles are sufficient. Please go all "Goldilocks and The Three Bears" for this - meaning one profile is a short time from the plate moving, one is a medium time and the last is at a time that approaches steady state. Please use time (t not on the plot (but it will be better for all involved if you use and instead of x and velocity (v).
c) At what time does steady-state occur?
 Transient momentum transport in a bounded system: For the problem of

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