6.3.2 - Flow Patterns
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Define a velocity field in the context of fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about how velocity changes across different points.
What is a streamline?
💡 Hint: Remember, it reflects the direction of flow.
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What comprises a velocity field in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions you’ve learned!
True or False: A streamline represents the actual path taken by fluid particles.
💡 Hint: Review the definitions of streamline and pathline.
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Design an experiment to measure the pressure gradient in a fluid flow over a surface. What equipment would you use, and what parameters would you measure?
💡 Hint: Consider how each measurement helps analyze the flow.
Given a fixed point in a fluid flow, determine how you would visualize both the pathlines and streaklines from dye injections.
💡 Hint: Think about how both visualizations reveal different aspects of flow behavior.
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