In an experiment to determine the force acting on an oval-shaped body, a model is mounted in the test section of a wind tunnel. The test section itself has rectangular cross section with height 2h and width l (into the page). The model spans the entire width of the test section. The model is subject to a steady, uniform, incompressible flow of velocity V₁. The pressure gauge indicates a pressure difference (Ap) between the test section exit (location 2) and the test section entrance (location 1). The velocity profile downstream of the model is shown in the figure. Use the control volume shown. Find the force acting on the model in terms of given quantities V₁, h, l, Ap, and density, p.

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**Experiment Overview**

In an experimental setup, we aim to determine the force acting on an oval-shaped body. A model is mounted in the test section of a wind tunnel, which features a rectangular cross-section with height \(2h\) and width \(\ell\) (into the page). The model occupies the entire width of the test section and is subjected to a steady, uniform, incompressible flow with velocity \(V_1\).

**Pressure and Velocity Conditions**

A pressure gauge measures the pressure difference \(\Delta p\) between the test section's exit (location 2) and entrance (location 1). The velocity profile downstream of the model is depicted, showing variations in the flow.

**Control Volume Analysis**

The diagram illustrates a control volume that spans the entire test section. It highlights different flow parameters:
- Velocity \(V_1\) at the inlet
- Height \(h\) indicating the modeled area
- A maximum velocity \(V_{\text{max}}\) at the exit
- Pressure difference \(\Delta p\)

**Objective**

The goal is to calculate the force acting on the model using the given quantities: \(V_1\), \(h\), \(\ell\), \(\Delta p\), and density \(\rho\).

**Graph/Diagram Explanation**

- A cross-section of the wind tunnel is illustrated, showing a rectangular test section.
- The flow enters at velocity \(V_1\) from the left.
- The model (oval shape) is placed centrally.
- The control volume encloses the section where the model is located, capturing the velocity and pressure signatures before and after the model.
- The schematic emphasizes the flow continuity and momentum principles necessary for evaluating the aerodynamic forces.
Transcribed Image Text:**Experiment Overview** In an experimental setup, we aim to determine the force acting on an oval-shaped body. A model is mounted in the test section of a wind tunnel, which features a rectangular cross-section with height \(2h\) and width \(\ell\) (into the page). The model occupies the entire width of the test section and is subjected to a steady, uniform, incompressible flow with velocity \(V_1\). **Pressure and Velocity Conditions** A pressure gauge measures the pressure difference \(\Delta p\) between the test section's exit (location 2) and entrance (location 1). The velocity profile downstream of the model is depicted, showing variations in the flow. **Control Volume Analysis** The diagram illustrates a control volume that spans the entire test section. It highlights different flow parameters: - Velocity \(V_1\) at the inlet - Height \(h\) indicating the modeled area - A maximum velocity \(V_{\text{max}}\) at the exit - Pressure difference \(\Delta p\) **Objective** The goal is to calculate the force acting on the model using the given quantities: \(V_1\), \(h\), \(\ell\), \(\Delta p\), and density \(\rho\). **Graph/Diagram Explanation** - A cross-section of the wind tunnel is illustrated, showing a rectangular test section. - The flow enters at velocity \(V_1\) from the left. - The model (oval shape) is placed centrally. - The control volume encloses the section where the model is located, capturing the velocity and pressure signatures before and after the model. - The schematic emphasizes the flow continuity and momentum principles necessary for evaluating the aerodynamic forces.
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