Maximum Pressure Applied to Hand While Racing at 220mph

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The maximum pressure applied to a hand out of an open car window while traveling at 220 mph can be estimated using the Bernoulli equation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of applying Bernoulli's principle along a streamline, specifically from a far field point to the point on the hand. To accurately calculate this pressure, one must consider the air density at 20 degrees Celsius. The conversation highlights the need for a solid understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics principles to solve such problems effectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Bernoulli's equation
  • Knowledge of fluid mechanics principles
  • Familiarity with thermodynamics concepts
  • Ability to calculate air density at specific temperatures
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the application of Bernoulli's equation in fluid dynamics
  • Learn how to calculate air density at various temperatures
  • Explore the concept of stagnation pressure in fluid mechanics
  • Review thermodynamics textbooks for practical examples and problems
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Engineers, physics students, and anyone interested in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, particularly those analyzing high-speed vehicle aerodynamics.

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Estimate the maximum pressure that would be applied to your hand if oyu were told it out of an open car window while the car travles at 70mph through still ait at 20 degrees c what would be the maximum pressure applied to your hand if the car where a formula one race car traveling at 220mph

I think I am suposed ot use the Bernoulli equation but it doesn't work, iv looked at questions in the textbook and they are much simpler, on the work sheet iv got I always seem to have too many unknowns.
 
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I HAVE A THERMODYNAMICS QUESTION THAT I NEED ASSISTANCE WITH.

NITROGEN FLOWS THROUGH AN INSULATED PIPE AT A STEADY STATE THROUGH A PARTIALLY OPENED VALVE. THE INSIDE DIAMETER IS 1.5 inch> JUST BEFOR THE VALVE THE UPSTREAM PRESSURE INSIDE THE PIPE WAS Pup =120psia AT A TEMPERATURE OF 12O degrees fahreheit. THE GAS VELOCITY WAS MEASURED TO BE 20 feet per second.
THE PRESSURE ON THE DOWN STREAM SIDE OF THE VALVE WAS MEASURED TO BE P down =20 psia. HOW WOULD YOU OBTSIN THE TEMPERATURE JUST DOWN STREAM OF THE VALVE.
 
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*titanium* said:
Estimate the maximum pressure that would be applied to your hand if oyu were told it out of an open car window while the car travles at 70mph through still ait at 20 degrees c what would be the maximum pressure applied to your hand if the car where a formula one race car traveling at 220mph

Bernoulli would be correct. Think about it, Bernoulli can be applied along a certain streamline. Consider a streamline from infinity...
 
It s stagnation pressure

What you need to do is to write Bernoulli equation between a far field point and a point on your hand.You will simply get the solution.It s not so complicated.What you need to know extra is the air density at 20°C.You can glance through appendixes of thermodynamics or fluid mechanics textbooks. good luck!
 

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