Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.44P
Determine the static sensitivity of the output from a constant resistance (hot-wire) anemometer as a function of velocity. Is it more sensitive at high velocities, or at low?
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