A steady, two-dimensional velocity field is given by (vec{V}=A x hat{i}-A y hat{j}), where (A=1 mathrm{~s}^{-1}). Show

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A steady, two-dimensional velocity field is given by \(\vec{V}=A x \hat{i}-A y \hat{j}\), where \(A=1 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\). Show that the streamlines for this flow are rectangular hyperbolas, \(x y=C\). Obtain a general expression for the acceleration of a fluid particle in this velocity field. Calculate the acceleration of fluid particles at the points \((x, y)=\left(\frac{1}{2}, 2\right),(1,1)\), and \(\left(2, \frac{1}{2}\right)\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are measured in meters. Plot streamlines that correspond to \(C=0,1\), and \(2 \mathrm{~m}^{2}\) and show the acceleration vectors on the streamline plot.

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Fox And McDonald's Introduction To Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781118912652

9th Edition

Authors: Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell

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