6.1.2 - Velocity Field
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Define a velocity field.
💡 Hint: Think about how speed can vary in different places.
What are the components of a velocity vector?
💡 Hint: Remember the Cartesian coordinate system.
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What does a velocity field represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how speed might change from one area of a fluid to another.
True or False: Streamlines, pathlines, and streaklines are the same for unsteady flow.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how time changes affect flow representations.
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A cylindrical structure is submerged in a flowing river. Discuss how you would analyze the velocity field around the cylinder using experimental and computational methods.
💡 Hint: Consider both physical experiments and simulation tools.
An airplane wing experiences different pressure gradients at various angles of attack. How would you assess the changes in velocity fields and the resultant lift?
💡 Hint: Think of how altering angles impacts airflow and pressure.
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