Question
The velocity field in a fluid is given to be Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Options :
The velocity field is one-dimensional.
The flow is incompressible.
The flow is irrotational.
The acceleration experienced by a fluid particle is zero at (𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0).
Answer :
The acceleration experienced by a fluid particle is zero at (𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0).
Solution :
U = 4xy , V = 2(x2 - y2)
δU/δx = 4y , δU/δy = 4x
δV/δx = 4x, δV/δy = -4y
For Incompressible flow :
= 4y - 4y = 0
Hence the flow is incompressible.
For irrotational flow ωz = 0
ωz = = (4x - 4x) /2 = 0
Hence flow is irrotational.
Acceleration at x = 0, y = 0
ax = = 0
ay = = 0
Hence acceleration in x and y particle is zero.
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