Explanation Given information: The heights of the channel is 12 cm and 4.6 cm . The uniform velocity is 18.5 i → m / s . Write the expression for incompressible flow field. V → = ( u , v ) = ( − a x + b ) i → + ( a y + c ) j → ...... (I) Here, the constant is a , b and c , and the velocity flow field is V → and the function is y and x . Write the expression for velocity component along u direction. u = − a x + b ....... (II) Write the expression for velocity component along v direction. v = a y + c ....... (III) Write the expression for continuity equation. ∂ u ∂ x + ∂ v ∂ y = 0 To determine (b) The pressure as a function of x and s y .

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Chapter 9, Problem 126P

To determine

(a)

The continuity equation satisfies or not.

To determine

(b)

The pressure as a function of x and s y.

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(a) The continuity equation satisfies or not.

Solution Summary: The author explains whether the continuity equation satisfies or not. Write the expression for velocity component along u direction.