The Reynolds number is an experimental number used in fluid flow to predict the flow velocity at which turbulence will occur for flow through a tube.
The Froude number is a dimensionless number comparing inertial and gravitational forces. It may be used to quantify the resistance of an object moving through water, and compare objects of different sizes. Named after William Froude, the Froude number is based on his speed/length ratio.
Answers & Comments
Verified answer
Reynolds Number
The Reynolds number is an experimental number used in fluid flow to predict the flow velocity at which turbulence will occur for flow through a tube.
The Froude number is a dimensionless number comparing inertial and gravitational forces. It may be used to quantify the resistance of an object moving through water, and compare objects of different sizes. Named after William Froude, the Froude number is based on his speed/length ratio.
Try these websites:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pturb.h...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Froude
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Froude_number