Questions from Fundamentals of Aerodynamics


Q: In Example 2.1, the statement is made that the

In Example 2.1, the statement is made that the streamline an infinite distance above the wall is straight. Prove this statement.

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Q: Consider an airfoil in a wind tunnel (i.e.,

Consider an airfoil in a wind tunnel (i.e., a wing that spans the entire test section). Prove that the lift per unit span can be obtained from the pressure distributions on the top and bottom walls of...

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Q: Consider a velocity field where the x and y components of velocity

Consider a velocity field where the x and y components of velocity are given by u =cx/(x2+y2) and v=cy/(x 2+y2) where c is a constant. Obtain the equations of the streamlines.

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Q: Consider a velocity field where the x and y components of velocity

Consider a velocity field where the x and y components of velocity are given by u= cy/(x2+ y2) and v=cx/(x 2+y2), where c is a constant. Obtain the equations of the streamlines.

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Q: Consider a velocity field where the radial and tangential components of velocity

Consider a velocity field where the radial and tangential components of velocity are Vr=0 and Vθ=cr , respectively, where c is a constant. Obtain the equations of the streamlines.

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Q: Consider a velocity field where the x and y components of velocity

Consider a velocity field where the x and y components of velocity are given by u =cx and v=- cy, where c is a constant. Obtain the equations of the streamlines.

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Q: The velocity field given in Problem 2.3 is called source

The velocity field given in Problem 2.3 is called source flow, which will be discussed in Chapter 3. For source flow, calculate: a. The time rate of change of the volume of a fluid element per unit vo...

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Q: The velocity field given in Problem 2.4 is called vortex

The velocity field given in Problem 2.4 is called vortex flow, which will be discussed in Chapter 3. For vortex flow, calculate: a. The time rate of change of the volume of a fluid element per unit vo...

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Q: Is the flow field given in Problem 2.5 irrotational?

Is the flow field given in Problem 2.5 irrotational? Prove your answer.

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Q: For an irrotational flow, show that Bernoulli’s equation holds between any

For an irrotational flow, show that Bernoulli’s equation holds between any points in the flow, not just along a streamline.

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