Section: Fluid Mechanics | Marks: 2
Velocity potential and stream function in polar coordinates ( r, θ ) for a potential flow over a cylinder with radius is given as and , respectively. Here, denotes uniform freestream velocity, and θ is measured counter clockwise as shown in the figure. How does the velocity magnitude, , over the surface of the cylinder will vary?
- A.
- B.
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- D.
Answer: D.