MEC203 Chapter 7 Definitions Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Define Free-stream velocity
A
The velocity of the fluid relative to an immersed solid body sufficiently far from the body
2
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Define Drag
A
The force a flowing fluid exerts on a body in the flow direction
3
Q
Define Separated region
A
The low-pressure region behind the body where recirculating and backflows occur
4
Q
Define Wake
A
The region of flow trailing the body where the effects of the body on velocity are felt
