Introduction To Engineering Calculations Flashcards

1
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What are the two types o variable?

A

Substantial variable and natural variable

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2
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Substantial variable expressed

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Physical standards called units

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3
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Natural variable expressed___

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Phenomena such as Re number, peclet number etc

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4
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Difference between dimensional homogeneity and heterogeneity ?

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In homogeneity we have the same unity in both sides but in heterogeneity We don’t have the same unity

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5
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Methods for checking and Estimating results

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  1. Answer reasonable and make sense
  2. Simplify calculation/ obtain estimation
  3. Substitute calculated answer back
  4. Repeat form the beginning
  5. Units uniformity / unit that you are looking for
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