Question: PROBLEM 1 1 . 3 HELMHOLTZ VORTEX THEOREMS As shown, an inviscid incompressible fluid flows through a 4 : 1 contraction in a two -

PROBLEM 11.3 HELMHOLTZ VORTEX THEOREMS
As shown, an inviscid incompressible fluid flows through a 4:1 contraction in a two-dimensional channel. Upstream and downstream of the contraction, the flow is uniform. A vortex A, initially oriented in the Y direction and of average vorticity 1.5 units, is introduced into the flow upstream of the contraction. Reference any theorems you use. (Note that in inviscid flow, a vortex line may end at a non-rotating solid surface, since there is no 'no-slip' condition.)
What theorems apply?
Sketch the vortex as it will appear at locations B and C.
Give quantitative estimates of the angle at which the vortex meets the lower and upper walls of the channel at B.
Determine the average vorticity at C.
Ignoring the no-slip condition, at what angle (in degrees) will the vortex meet the lower solid surface at A, B, and C and the upper free surface.
PROBLEM 1 1 . 3 HELMHOLTZ VORTEX THEOREMS As

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