3.3 MOVING AT THE SURFACE Flashcards
1
Q
The hydraulic jump
A
Fr > 1 => supercritical-shooting flow
Fr< 1 => subcritical-tranquil flow
2
Q
What is the Froude number?
A
The ratio of inertial to gravitational forces
u over root gh
3
Q
What is the Fr value of a standing wave?
A
Fr = 1 ; can form in Fr range 0.8-1.77
