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Froude Number
Froude Number
is given by:
(
5
.
12
)
and is the ratio of inertial forces to gravity forces. It is important for flows with a free surface such as the flow about ships.
(c) Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engg. 2005
University of Sydney