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Chapter 9, Problem 3RQ
- 3. While researching fluid dynamics, you come across a reference to the dimensionless number called the Laplace number, given by the equation below.
where:
ρ = fluid density [=] kg/m3
µ = fluid viscosity [= ] g/(m s)
L = length [= ]ft
What are the dimensions of delta, δ?
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