One dimension of a rectangular flat plate is twice the

Chapter 10, Problem 87P

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Problem 87P

One dimension of a rectangular flat plate is twice the other. Air at uniform speed flows parallel to the plate, and a laminar boundary layer forms on both sides of the plate. Which orientation—long dimension parallel to the wind (Fig,. p10-94a) or short dimension parallel to the wind (Fig, P10-94b)—has the higher drag? Explain.

FIGURE P10-94

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