Practice Velocity Potentials and Pressure Gradients - 10.3 | 10. The Navier-Stokes Equation III | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define velocity potential.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between velocity and a scalar function.

Question 2

Easy

What does it mean for flow to be irrotational?

💡 Hint: Think about flow behavior and vorticity.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a velocity potential?

  • A measure of fluid pressure
  • A scalar function giving the velocity field
  • A type of fluid behaviour

💡 Hint: Think about how potential translates into flow.

Question 2

True or False: Irrotational flow can be analyzed using velocity potentials.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of irrotational flow.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A pipe of varying diameter carries water. Calculate the velocity change at two sections and find the relation to pressure gradients.

💡 Hint: Remember the continuity principle about flow rate.

Question 2

Demonstrate how velocity potentials can be utilized to simplify a complex fluid flow problem involving multiple forces.

💡 Hint: Consider derivatives and how they relate back to the original fluid properties.

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