Evaluate the Reynolds number for flow over a tube from the following data:
Reynolds number for flow over a tube
Answer to Problem 5.1P
Reynolds number for the given flow is 450.
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
Diameter of the tube, D = 6 cm = 0.06 m
Explanation:
Where ,
The given flow is a laminar flow.
Conclusion:
For the given flow Reynolds number is 450 which is less than 2300, thus the given flow is a laminar flow.
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