2.3 - Rotational and Irrotational Motion
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Practice Questions
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What does the continuity equation represent in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between area and velocity.
What is the definition of vorticity?
💡 Hint: Think about the angular motion of fluid elements.
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What is the condition for flow to be considered irrotational?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of irrotational flow.
True or False: A rotational flow can have zero vorticity.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of vorticity in flow.
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Given a fluid flow with velocity components u = y^2, v = -x and w = 0, determine the vorticity components and classify the flow.
💡 Hint: Apply the definitions provided in the section.
Investigate if a flow characterized by a potential function phi = x^3 - 3xy^2 is irrotational. What are its implications?
💡 Hint: Recall the implications of potential functions as discussed.
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