A uniform training shear rate is checked from speed difference and gap. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.

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Use speed difference and gap height

The speed difference is 8 m/s across a gap of 4 m.

8 m/s4 m8\ \text{m/s}\quad4\ \text{m}
Viscous shear ledgerA uniform shear rate and viscosity set viscous stress.speedgapshear ratestress

Divide speed difference by gap

The shear rate is 2 reciprocal seconds.

8/4=2 reciprocal seconds8/4=2\ \text{reciprocal seconds}
Viscous shear ledgerA uniform shear rate and viscosity set viscous stress.speedgapshear ratestress