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Froude Number

The Froude Number (Fr) is a dimensionless parameter used in fluid mechanics to compare the inertial forces to gravitational forces acting on a fluid flow. It is defined mathematically as:

Fr=VgLFr = \frac{V}{\sqrt{gL}}Fr=gL​V​

where:

  • VVV is the flow velocity,
  • ggg is the acceleration due to gravity, and
  • LLL is a characteristic length (often taken as the depth of the flow or the length of the body in motion).

The Froude Number is crucial for understanding various flow phenomena, particularly in open channel flows, ship hydrodynamics, and aerodynamics. A Froude Number less than 1 indicates that gravitational forces dominate (subcritical flow), while a value greater than 1 signifies that inertial forces are more significant (supercritical flow). This number helps engineers and scientists predict flow behavior, design hydraulic structures, and analyze the stability of floating bodies.

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