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The Pressure Gradient refers to the rate of change of pressure in a particular direction indicating how quickly the pressure increases or decreases around a specific location. Check FAQs
dp|dr=(μVmeanD)-𝜏0.5D-R
dp|dr - Pressure Gradient?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?Vmean - Mean Velocity?D - Distance between plates?𝜏 - Shear Stress?R - Horizontal Distance?

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Here is how the Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress equation looks like.

16.6069Edit=(10.2Edit10.1Edit2.9Edit)-45.9Edit0.52.9Edit-4Edit
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Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
dp|dr=(μVmeanD)-𝜏0.5D-R
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
dp|dr=(10.2P10.1m/s2.9)-45.9Pa0.52.9-4m
Next Step Convert Units
dp|dr=(1.02Pa*s10.1m/s2.9)-45.9Pa0.52.9-4m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
dp|dr=(1.0210.12.9)-45.90.52.9-4
Next Step Evaluate
dp|dr=16.6068965517241N/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
dp|dr=16.6069N/m³

Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Pressure Gradient
The Pressure Gradient refers to the rate of change of pressure in a particular direction indicating how quickly the pressure increases or decreases around a specific location.
Symbol: dp|dr
Measurement: Pressure GradientUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Velocity
Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance between plates
Distance between plates is the length of the space between two points.
Symbol: D
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Stress
Shear Stress is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: 𝜏
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Distance
Horizontal Distance denotes the instantaneous horizontal distance cover by an object in a projectile motion.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Pressure Gradient

​Go Pressure Gradient given Flow Velocity
dp|dr=(VmeanRw)-Vf(0.5(wR-R2)μ)

Other formulas in Laminar Flow between Parallel Flat Plates, one plate moving and other at rest, Couette Flow category

​Go Flow Velocity of Section
Vf=(VmeanRw)-0.5dp|dr(DR-R2)μ
​Go Mean Velocity of Flow given Flow Velocity
Vf=(VmeanRw)-0.5dp|dr(wR-R2)μ
​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Flow Velocity
μ=(0.5dp|dr(DR-R2))(VmeanRw)-Vf
​Go Flow Velocity given No Pressure Gradient
Vf=(VmeanR)

How to Evaluate Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress?

Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress evaluator uses Pressure Gradient = ((Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity/Distance between plates)-Shear Stress)/(0.5*Distance between plates-Horizontal Distance) to evaluate the Pressure Gradient, The Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress is defined as change in pressure with respect to length of pipe in the horizontal distance. Pressure Gradient is denoted by dp|dr symbol.

How to evaluate Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress, enter Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean), Distance between plates (D), Shear Stress (𝜏) & Horizontal Distance (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress?
The formula of Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress is expressed as Pressure Gradient = ((Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity/Distance between plates)-Shear Stress)/(0.5*Distance between plates-Horizontal Distance). Here is an example- 16.6069 = ((1.02*10.1/2.9)-45.9)/(0.5*2.9-4).
How to calculate Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress?
With Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean), Distance between plates (D), Shear Stress (𝜏) & Horizontal Distance (R) we can find Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress using the formula - Pressure Gradient = ((Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity/Distance between plates)-Shear Stress)/(0.5*Distance between plates-Horizontal Distance).
What are the other ways to Calculate Pressure Gradient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Pressure Gradient-
  • Pressure Gradient=((Mean Velocity*Horizontal Distance/Width)-Flow velocity)/(((0.5*(Width*Horizontal Distance-Horizontal Distance^2))/Dynamic Viscosity))OpenImg
Can the Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress be negative?
No, the Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress, measured in Pressure Gradient cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress?
Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Cubic Meter[N/m³] for Pressure Gradient. Newton per Cubic Inch[N/m³], Kilonewton per Cubic Kilometer[N/m³], Newton per Cubic Kilometer[N/m³] are the few other units in which Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress can be measured.
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