Cross sectional area of cylinder?

In summary, Darcy's Law is a relationship for flow in porous media that shows the volumetric flow rate as a function of various factors, including the flow area and fluid pressure. It can be used for any Newtonian fluid and can be adjusted for different flow conditions. However, it is not clear how it can be used to find the cross sectional area of a cylinder.
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ElectricMile
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using Darcys law...

...what is Cross sectional area of cylinder?
 
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1.Who's Darcy...?
2.What kind of cylinder are you talking about...?
3.How is that cross-section performed...?

A graph and an explanation about this guy & his law wuld be helpful for everyone.Don't u find weird that nobody gave a reply in 4 hours...?

Daniel.
 
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How does the study of waterflow through porous media relate to the cross sectional area of a cylinder (which would depend on how you take the cross section)?
 
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Here's what I found googling "Darcy's Law":

"Darcy's Law is a generalized relationship for flow in porous media. It shows the volumetric flow rate is a function of the flow area, elevation, fluid pressure and a proportionality constant. It may be stated in several different forms depending on the flow conditions. Since its discovery, it has been found valid for any Newtonian fluid. Likewise, while it was established under saturated flow conditions, it may be adjusted to account for unsaturated and multiphase flow. The following outlines its common forms and assumes water is the working fluid unless otherwise stated."

I don't know how you would use that to find the cross sectional area of a cylinder!
 

1. What is the formula for calculating the cross sectional area of a cylinder?

The formula for calculating the cross sectional area of a cylinder is A = πr^2, where A is the area and r is the radius of the cylinder.

2. How do you measure the radius of a cylinder for cross sectional area calculation?

The radius of a cylinder can be measured by using a ruler or caliper to measure the distance from the center of the circular base to the edge of the cylinder.

3. What is the unit of measurement for cross sectional area?

The unit of measurement for cross sectional area is typically square units, such as square inches, square centimeters, or square meters.

4. Can the cross sectional area of a cylinder be greater than its lateral surface area?

No, the cross sectional area of a cylinder will always be less than its lateral surface area, as the lateral surface area includes the curved surface of the cylinder while the cross sectional area only measures the area of a single cross section.

5. How is the cross sectional area of a cylinder used in real life applications?

The cross sectional area of a cylinder is used in many engineering and construction applications, such as calculating the strength of columns or pipes, determining the capacity of storage tanks, and designing hydraulic systems.

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