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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?
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- vy = – x/y
- vy = x/y
- vy = –xy
- vy = xy
Correct Option: C
Continuity equation
| (ρvx) | (ρvy) = 0 | ||
| ∂x | ∂y |
| ⇒ | (x) + | ![]() | .vy | ![]() | = 0 | |||
| ∂x | ∂y | x |
| ⇒ 1 + | ![]() | ![]() | = 0 | ||
| ∂y | x |
| ⇒ | ![]() | ![]() | = −1 | ||
| ∂y | x |
⇒ vy = – xy

