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Fluid mechanics and hydraulics miscellaneous

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

  1. In a two-dimensional steady flow field, in a certain region of the x-y plane, the velocity component in the x-direction is given by
    vx = x² and the density varies as ρ =
    1
    .
    x

    Which of the following is a valid expression for the velocity component in the y-direction, vy?
    1. vy = – x/y
    2. vy = x/y
    3. vy = –xy
    4. vy = xy
Correct Option: C

Continuity equation

(ρvx)
(ρvy) = 0
∂x∂y

(x) +
1
.vy = 0
∂x∂yx

⇒ 1 +
vy
= 0
∂yx

vy
= −1
∂yx

⇒ vy = – xy



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