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Velocity Gradient is difference in velocity between adjacent layers of the fluid. Check FAQs
dvdy=τμ
dvdy - Velocity Gradient?τ - Shear Stress?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?

Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress Example

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Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
dvdy=τμ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
dvdy=800N/m²80N*s/m²
Next Step Convert Units
dvdy=800Pa80Pa*s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
dvdy=80080
Next Step Evaluate
dvdy=10Hz
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
dvdy=10cycle/s

Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Velocity Gradient
Velocity Gradient is difference in velocity between adjacent layers of the fluid.
Symbol: dvdy
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: cycle/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Stress
Shear stress is defined as a force per unit area, acting parallel to the fluid layers.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity
Dynamic Viscosity is the resistance to movement of one layer of a fluid over another.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: N*s/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Velocity Gradient

​Go Velocity Gradient
dvdy=dvdy

Other formulas in Properties of Fluid category

​Go Specific Volume of Fluid
v=1ρf
​Go Specific Gravity of Fluid
Gf=Sϒ s
​Go Absolute Pressure using Gas Density
Pab=TρgasR
​Go Absolute Temperature of Gas
T=PabRρgas

How to Evaluate Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress?

Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress evaluator uses Velocity Gradient = Shear Stress/Dynamic Viscosity to evaluate the Velocity Gradient, The Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress formula is defined as the difference in Velocity between adjacent layers of the fluid. It is the ratio between change in velocity and change in distance between the layers. Velocity Gradient is denoted by dvdy symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress, enter Shear Stress (τ) & Dynamic Viscosity (μ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress?
The formula of Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress is expressed as Velocity Gradient = Shear Stress/Dynamic Viscosity. Here is an example- 10 = 800/80.
How to calculate Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress?
With Shear Stress (τ) & Dynamic Viscosity (μ) we can find Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress using the formula - Velocity Gradient = Shear Stress/Dynamic Viscosity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Velocity Gradient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Velocity Gradient-
  • Velocity Gradient=Change in Velocity/Change in DistanceOpenImg
Can the Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress be negative?
No, the Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress?
Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress is usually measured using the Cycle per Second[cycle/s] for Frequency. Hertz[cycle/s], Petahertz[cycle/s], Terahertz[cycle/s] are the few other units in which Velocity Gradient given Shear Stress can be measured.
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