Physical Similarity and Dimensional Analysis: An Elementary Treatise |
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acceleration adopt affine transformation angle applied argument assume axes beam becomes body force boundary called centre CHAPTER coefficient complete component conclusions conditions for similarity consider consistent unit constant constant ratio contains convenient corresponding points curve definite deflexion density depends derive detailed dimensional analysis dimensions direction dynamical effective equal equation established example expression fact figures fixed flow fluid follows function fundamental units geometrically similar given heat Hence homogeneous homogeneous function important independent indices initial length linear mass measure formula motion nature non-dimensional quantities obtain original pair parallel particles paths physical quantity plane pressure problem propeller proportional radius ratio regarded relation represented respectively result Reynolds number rigid satisfied shows sides similar similarly solution speed suppose surface surface tension symbol temperature theory triangles typical usually variables vectors velocity viscous waves zero