Flow Velocity- Guranteed to be Laminar

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To determine the maximum average flow velocity of water in a pipe while ensuring laminar flow, one must calculate the Reynolds number using the provided constants. The critical Reynolds number for laminar flow is typically 2000, and the formula for flow velocity can be derived from the relationship between flow rate, viscosity, and pipe diameter. Participants suggest posting the question in a dedicated homework section for more targeted assistance. Understanding the principles of fluid dynamics and the relevant equations is essential for solving this problem. Accurate calculations will yield the desired flow velocity in mm/s.
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I am absolutely stumped on this last question for my assignment, I have no idea what to or how to calculate the flow from just these given constants.

Q) Water (p = 998 kg/m^3
, n = 1.0*10^-3 Pa.s at 20C) at 20C flows through a pipe of
diameter 50.0 mm. What is the maximum average flow velocity if the flow is
guaranteed to be laminar? Give your answer in mm/s.
 
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flash_659 said:
I am absolutely stumped on this last question for my assignment, I have no idea what to or how to calculate the flow from just these given constants.

Q) Water (p = 998 kg/m^3
, n = 1.0*10^-3 Pa.s at 20C) at 20C flows through a pipe of
diameter 50.0 mm. What is the maximum average flow velocity if the flow is
guaranteed to be laminar? Give your answer in mm/s.
Homework question?
- https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=152
 
You have to decide a limiting Reynolds number for laminar flow and apply the formula that relates to a tube. If you've had a course this question must be pretty close to it.
 
O thanks I will post in the homework section.
 

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