5.2 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is a stream function?
💡 Hint: Think about how we combine two velocity components.
Name an application of stream functions in fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Consider areas where complex flow needs to be simulated.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a stream function?
💡 Hint: Focus on definitions discussed in class.
The divergence of the velocity field must equal what for steady fluid flows?
💡 Hint: Recall the mass conservation equation from our discussions.
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Challenge Problems
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Develop a numerical simulation using a stream function to depict the flow around a cylinder. Consider the parameters such as fluid density and velocity.
💡 Hint: Start with a basic cylindrical flow and apply the principles we've learned.
Analyze a real-world application where stream functions are used in engineering, such as in the design of aircraft or underwater vehicles. Discuss how they optimize performance.
💡 Hint: Research examples of aircraft or submarines that utilize computational fluid dynamics.
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