add standard nondimensional groups in fluids

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The two equations results in some simple simultaneous equations to solve to find the The two equations results in some simple simultaneous equations to solve to find the
coefficients $a$, $b$, $c$, $d$, $e$, $f$. coefficients $a$, $b$, $c$, $d$, $e$, $f$.
# Standard Nondimensional Groups in Fluids
This is not an exhaustive list.
## Reynolds Number
$$\text{Re} = \frac{\rho U L}{\mu}$$
Represents ratio of intertial forces over viscous forces.
Important in all viscous flows.
## Froude Number
$$\text{Fr} = \frac{U^2}{gL}$$
Represents ratio of inerital forces over gravitational forces.
Important in flows with interfaces (e.g. gas-liquid).
## Weber Number
$$\text{We} = \frac{rho U^2 L}{\sigma}$$
where $\sigma$ is the surface tension coeffecient.
Represents ratio of inertial to capillary forces.
Important to flows with strong surface tension effects (e.g. droplets,
bubbles, jets)
## Strouhal Number
$$\text{St} = \frac{fL}{U}$$
where $f$ is frequency.
Important in flows with velocity oscillations.
## Mach Number
$$\text{Ma} = \frac U a$$