(a) The efficiency, n of a propeller depends on density, p, dynamic viscosity, µ of the fluid, angular velocity, w, diameter of propeller, D and discharge through the propeller, Q. With the help of Buckingham pi-theorem, show that the relation between efficiency and other variables is given by, n = D2wp 'D³w.

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The efficiency, n of a propeller depends on density, p, dynamic viscosity, µ of the fluid,
angular velocity, w, diameter of propeller, D and discharge through the propeller, Q. With the
help of Buckingham pi-theorem, show that the relation between efficiency and other variables
is given by,
Q
n = f
[D²wp 'D³w]
Transcribed Image Text:(а) The efficiency, n of a propeller depends on density, p, dynamic viscosity, µ of the fluid, angular velocity, w, diameter of propeller, D and discharge through the propeller, Q. With the help of Buckingham pi-theorem, show that the relation between efficiency and other variables is given by, Q n = f [D²wp 'D³w]
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