Practice Relationship Between Potential and Stream Functions - 2.9 | 11. Basics of Fluids Mechanics-II (Contd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define the stream function in fluid mechanics.

💡 Hint: Think about what properties are preserved along streamlines.

Question 2

Easy

What does the potential function represent?

💡 Hint: Consider how potential is related to energy and flow.

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Question 1

What is the main character of a stream function?

  • Flows through solids
  • Constant along streamlines
  • Dependent on pressure

💡 Hint: Think about what it means for flow continuity.

Question 2

True or False: The potential function can describe the velocity of fluid particles in irrotational flow.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what the potential function quantifies.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a stream function and its equations, derive the potential function and confirm its characteristics under specified conditions.

💡 Hint: Examine the characteristics of Laplace and work through to confirm irrotational flow.

Question 2

Consider a case with known velocity fields. Determine if the flow is irrotational based on the calculated vorticity components.

💡 Hint: Match derived vorticity against established definitions.

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