QUESTION 3 A flat plate, manufactured from Perspex, is drawn submerged through 25°C still water at a velocity of 1.3 m/s. The plate is 0.35 m wide and 1.5 m long. Determine: 3.1 the laminar to turbulent transition position along the length of the plate. 3.2 the boundary layer thickness at this position.

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A flat plate, manufactured from Perspex, is drawn submerged through 25°C still water
at a velocity of 1.3 m/s. The plate is 0.35 m wide and 1.5 m long. Determine:
3.1 the laminar to turbulent transition position along the length of the plate.
3.2 the boundary layer thickness at this position.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 3 A flat plate, manufactured from Perspex, is drawn submerged through 25°C still water at a velocity of 1.3 m/s. The plate is 0.35 m wide and 1.5 m long. Determine: 3.1 the laminar to turbulent transition position along the length of the plate. 3.2 the boundary layer thickness at this position.
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