10.2.1 - Rotational Flow
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Define rotational flow.
💡 Hint: Think about how water swirls in a whirlpool.
What is vorticity?
💡 Hint: Consider its relationship to fluid motion.
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What does vorticity measure?
💡 Hint: Think about motion in whirlpools.
True or False: Irrotational flow can still have varying velocities.
💡 Hint: Consider straight-line motion versus swirling.
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Calculate the vorticity for a given flow field where velocity components are defined as u = 3y, v = 2x. Assess whether this flow is rotational or irrotational.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for vorticity and apply differentiations.
Discuss how boundary layer management can enhance efficiency in turbine design.
💡 Hint: Consider materials and surface designs that might influence flow behavior.
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