Question
The steady velocity field in an inviscid fluid of density 1.5 is given to be . Neglecting body forces, the pressure gradient at (x =1, y = 1) is ______.
Options :
10 ĵ
20 î
-6î - 6ĵ
-4î - 4ĵ
Answer :
-6î - 6ĵ
Solution :
u = (y2 - x2) , v = 2xy
x =1, y = 1, ρ = 1.5 kg/m3
for inviscid flow , body force (ρg) = 0
So the equation for inviscid flow and negligible body force is:
- 1.5 [ (y2 - x2) (-2x) + 2xy (2y)]
at x = 1 y = 1
δp / δx = - 1.5 [ 0 + 2 × 2 ] = - 6i
Similarly for y direction :
δp / δy = - 1.5 [ (y2 - x2) (2y) + 2xy (2x)]
at x = 1 y = 1
δp / δy = - 1.5 [ 0 + 2 × 2] = - 6j
Hence, Pressure gradient is = - 6i - 6j
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