6.4.2 - Pathlines
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Practice Questions
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Define what a streamline is.
💡 Hint: Think about the direction in which water flows.
What does a pathline represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the path taken by a leaf floating down a river.
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What is a streamline?
💡 Hint: Recall what represents fluid direction.
True or False: Pathlines and streamlines are always the same.
💡 Hint: Consider how time impacts their definition.
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Design a simple experiment to visualize streaklines in flowing water. Describe the setup and expected observations.
💡 Hint: Consider where you place the dye.
Given a complex shape, such as a cylinder in a water flow, describe how to experimentally derive streamlines using simple tools.
💡 Hint: Think about how to visualize patterns and ensure optimal visibility.
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