2.8 - Potential Function
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Practice Questions
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Define the potential function and its role in fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to flow velocity.
What does the Laplace equation represent in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship to fluid conservation.
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What represents the potential function?
💡 Hint: Focus on flow conditions.
True or False: The Laplace equation can be satisfied by any scalar function.
💡 Hint: Consider conditions for application.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a potential function Φ(x, y) = 4x^2 + 3y^2 - 5xy. Determine the velocity components and check if this satisfies Laplace's equation.
💡 Hint: Differentiate with respect to x and y to find components.
Given a velocity potential Φ = x^3 - 3xy^2, compute the streamlines and determine the flow rate between two points.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas you've learned for u and v to analyze flow between points.
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