PROBLEM OF THE WEEK - Mech: Thermal/Fluids NCEES Problem 507

This week’s "Problem of the Week" is another problem from the 2016 NCEES Mechanical Practice Exam for Thermal and Fluid Systems. Problem 507 involves finding the stagnation pressure at the bow of a submarine. The NCEES solution leaves out the details of the origin of the equation used. This is also a problem involving external flow around a body in contrast to the usual problem of internal flow in a pipe or conduit. Therefore, the AE form of the Bernoulli equation is the most appropriate. However, it can also be approached using the CE form. Try both and see how you do. Then watch how Dr. Tom solves the problem using both approaches.

Dr. Tom's Solutions to NCEES TFS Problem 507

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