Question

What does the Richardson number indicate in wind analysis?

(a) Mechanical turbulence

(b) Convective heat production

(c) Mechanical turbulence & Convective heat production

(d) None of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.

The question is from Air Pollution in section Air Pollution of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Mechanical turbulence & Convective heat production

Explanation: Richardson number (-Ri) gives a relative rate of production of mechanical and convective energy.