Estimate the drag force on the hydrofoil described in Problem 14.8 assuming laminar-to-turbulent transition at Re = 5 × 10 5 . Problem 14.8 A hydrofoil 1.4 ft long and 6 ft wide is put in 50°F water...

Estimate the drag force on the hydrofoil described in Problem 14.8 assuming laminar-to-turbulent transition at Re = 5 × 10⁵.

Problem 14.8

A hydrofoil 1.4 ft long and 6 ft wide is put in 50°F water flowing at 30 ft/s. Estimate the boundary layer thickness at the end of the plate.