Q- A smooth two-dimensional flat plate is exposed to a wind velocity of 70 km per hour. If laminar boundary layer exists upto a value of Rex equal to 3 × 105 and kinematic viscosity of air = 1.49 * 10-5 m²/s, what would be the maximum distance upto which laminar boundary persists?

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Q- A smooth two-dimensional flat plate is exposed to a wind
velocity of 70 km per hour. If laminar boundary layer exists upto a
value of Rex equal to 3 x 105 and kinematic viscosity of air = 1.49 x
10-5 m²/s, what would be the maximum distance upto which
laminar boundary persists?
Transcribed Image Text:Q- A smooth two-dimensional flat plate is exposed to a wind velocity of 70 km per hour. If laminar boundary layer exists upto a value of Rex equal to 3 x 105 and kinematic viscosity of air = 1.49 x 10-5 m²/s, what would be the maximum distance upto which laminar boundary persists?
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