5.4.1 - Basic Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What is a stream function?
💡 Hint: Think about how it connects to velocity.
How does the flow velocity relate to the stream function?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship with x and y.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a stream function in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in analyzing flow.
True or False: Stream functions can be defined only for incompressible flows.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader applicability of this tool.
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Challenge Problems
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Derive the u and v velocity components for the stream function φ = x^2 + e^y, and analyze the direction of flow.
💡 Hint: Use partial derivatives and recall the relationship between velocities and stream functions.
Consider a rotating cylinder with stream function φ = r^2 sin(θ) in cylindrical coordinates. Derive v_r and v_θ and discuss flow behavior characteristics.
💡 Hint: Recall cylindrical coordinate system relationships for deriving velocities.
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