Practice Potential Function - 2.8 | 11. Basics of Fluids Mechanics-II (Contd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define the potential function and its role in fluid dynamics.

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to flow velocity.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Laplace equation represent in fluid dynamics?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship to fluid conservation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What represents the potential function?

  • Velocity in compressible flows
  • Velocity in irrotational flows
  • Pressure in fluid flows

💡 Hint: Focus on flow conditions.

Question 2

True or False: The Laplace equation can be satisfied by any scalar function.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider conditions for application.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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