is given by where h is the distance separating the plates and the origin is placed midway between the plates Consider a flow of water at 150 C, with...

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The velocity distribution for laminar flow between parallel plates is given by:

u

u

max

=1−(2y

h

)

2

uumax=1−(2yh)2

where h

h is the distance separating the plates and the origin is placed midway between the plates.

Consider a flow of water at 15

∘

15∘ C, with u

max

=1.59

umax=1.59 m/s and h=0.37

h=0.37 mm.

Calculate the shear stress on the upper plate and give its direction. Use Table A.8

is given bywhere h is the distance separating the plates and the origin is placed midway between the platesConsider a flow of water at 150 C, with Umar = 1.59 m/s and h = 0.37 mm.Calculate the shear stress on the upper plate and give its direction. Use Table A.8