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Mathematically, what is meant by Kelvin’s Circulation Theorem for an inviscid and incompressible flow? (For the same set of fluid elements moving in a closed curve along with the fluid).(a) DΓ/Dt = 0(b) γ1 ≥ Γ2, where 1 is the upstream direction(c) Γ = -∮C1V.ds(d) Γ = 0The question was asked in homework.The query is from Kelvin’s Circulation Theorem and the Starting Vortex in section Incompressible Flow over Airfoils of Aerodynamics |
Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (a) DΓ/Dt = 0 To explain: Kelvin’s theorem states that the time rate of change of circulation for a SET of fluid elements in a closed curve moving along the fluid is zero. In other WORDS, circulation remains CONSTANT, not zero. Γ = -∮C1V.ds is the definition of circulation. |
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