Rayleigh number

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dimensionless number
gptkbp:critical_value_for_onset_of_convection ~1708 (for a horizontal layer heated from below)
gptkbp:dependsOn characteristic length
gravitational acceleration
kinematic viscosity
temperature difference
thermal diffusivity
thermal expansion coefficient
gptkbp:describes convection
gptkbp:form Ra = (gβΔTL^3)/(να)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rayleigh number
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Lord_Rayleigh
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Ra
gptkbp:used_in fluid dynamics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lord_Rayleigh
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5