Q6) The velocity of a fluid, V, in a pipe in (m/sec) can be given by ApD2 32µl %3D Where Ap is the change in pressure, D is the diameter of the pipe, u is the dynamic viscosity and L is the length of the pipe. Is this equation dimensionally homogenous or can be accepted as an empirical relation.
Q6) The velocity of a fluid, V, in a pipe in (m/sec) can be given by ApD2 32µl %3D Where Ap is the change in pressure, D is the diameter of the pipe, u is the dynamic viscosity and L is the length of the pipe. Is this equation dimensionally homogenous or can be accepted as an empirical relation.
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Transcribed Image Text:Q6) The velocity of a fluid, V, in a pipe in (m/sec) can be given by
ApD2
V =
32µl
Where Ap is the change in pressure, D is the diameter of the pipe, u is the dynamic viscosity and L is
the length of the pipe. Is this equation dimensionally homogenous or can be accepted as an empirical
relation.
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