c3 Flashcards
features of wing shape
• wing is longer on the top
• air travelling over top of wing must be faster
• wing is shorter on the bottom
• air travelling over bottom = shorter distance
consequences of wing shape
• air travelling over top of wing travels at higher velocity
• reduces air pressure on top of wing
• overall there is an upward force on the wing
features of spoiler shape
• spoiler is longer on the bottom
• air travelling over the bottom of the spoiler must travel further distance
• spoiler is shorter on the top
• air travelling over top of the spoiler must travel a shorter distance
consequences of spoiler shape
• air travelling over bottom of spoiler travels at higher velocity
• reduces air pressure on the bottom of the spoiler
• overall there is a downward force on the spoiler
what are the 2 types of the fluid
newtonian + non-newtonian
describe newtonian fluid
the viscosity of a newtonian fluid is constant if the temp stays the same. the effect of changing temp on viscosity of a NF is different for gases and liquids
newtonian liquids:
as the temp of a newtonian liq increases its viscosity decreases. this is because:
• liquid density decreases
• particles in liq have more energy
• particles have less forces between them
• flow more easily
• flow velocity increases
newtonian gases:
as the temp of newtonian gas increases the viscosity increases this is because:
• increase in thermal energy increases collisions between the particles
• increasing the gases resistance to movement
what are the 2 types if non-newtonian fluids
shear thickening & shear thinning
describe non-newtonian fluids
the viscos of a NNF can change when it is shaken or stirred as well when temp changes. two types of non-newtonian fluids are shear thickening and shear thinning.
what is shear thickening
this is when the viscos increases when a shear force is applied (e.g., stirred, shaken or compressed) the particles resist movement
what is shear thinning
the viscos decreases when a shear force is applied (e.g., stirred, shaken or compressed) layers of particles slide over eachother more easily
state two features of turbulent fluid
high friction and layers of liquid/gas mix together