Introduction To Engineering Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types o variable?
A
Substantial variable and natural variable
2
Q
Substantial variable expressed
A
Physical standards called units
3
Q
Natural variable expressed___
A
Phenomena such as Re number, peclet number etc
4
Q
Difference between dimensional homogeneity and heterogeneity ?
A
In homogeneity we have the same unity in both sides but in heterogeneity We don’t have the same unity
5
Q
Methods for checking and Estimating results
A
- Answer reasonable and make sense
- Simplify calculation/ obtain estimation
- Substitute calculated answer back
- Repeat form the beginning
- Units uniformity / unit that you are looking for