A fluid of viscosity 0.7 Ns/m2 and specific gravity 1.3 is flowing through a circular pipe of diameter 100 mm. The maximum shear stress at the pipe wall is given as 196.2 N/m2. Which of the following statements is/are correct for the given condition? [Assume horizontal laminar flow] 1. The pressure gradient is -8000 N/m2 per m. 2. The average velocity is 3.5 m/s. 3. The Reynold's number is 650.

A fluid of viscosity 0.7 Ns/m2 and specific gravity 1.3 is flowing through a circular pipe of diameter 100 mm. The maximum shear stress at the pipe wall is given as 196.2 N/m2. Which of the following statements is/are correct for the given condition? [Assume horizontal laminar flow] 1. The pressure gradient is -8000 N/m2 per m. 2. The average velocity is 3.5 m/s. 3. The Reynold's number is 650.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Seepage

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Problem 7.1P

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