Atwood number en · NOUN
Etymology
Probably named after George Atwood.
Meanings
- A dimensionless number used in the study of hydrodynamic instabilities in density stratified flows: A=(ρ₁-ρ₂)/(ρ₁+ρ₂), where ρ₁ is the density of the heavier fluid and ρ₂ is the density of the lighter fluid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwood numbers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |