MAE 242 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Sample Homework
Due Date: August 26th 2018 by 11:59pm

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1. Calculate the density, specific weight and weight of one liter of gasoline of specific gravity =
0.7.

2. Two horizontal plates are placed 1.25cm apart, the space between them being filled with oil
of viscosity 14 poises. Calculate the shear stress in oil if upper plate is moved with a velocity
of 2.5m/s.

3. Determine the viscosity of a liquid having kinematic viscosity 6 stokes and specific gravity 1.9.