Fluid Mechanics Motor oil (SAE 10W-30) flows between two parallel plates 6cm apart (B=6cm) at 38oC under a pressure gradient dp/dx of -1.5kN/m3 with a velocity distribution as shown by the blue curve in the picture, and given by: u(y)=-1/2mu dp/dx (By-y2) What are the velocity and shear stress at the wall; a distance of 10 mm from the wall?

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Motor oil (SAE 10W-30) flows between two parallel plates 6cm apart (B=6cm) at 38oC under a pressure gradient dp/dx of -1.5kN/m3 with a velocity distribution as shown by the blue curve in the picture, and given by:

u(y)=-1/2mu dp/dx (By-y2)

What are the velocity and shear stress at the wall; a distance of 10 mm from the wall?

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