An Eulerian velocity vector field is described by V = 2x2yi − 2xy2j − 4xyk, where i, j and k are unit vectors in the x-, y- and z-directions, respectively. (a) Is the flow one-, two- or three-dimensional? (b) Is the flow compressible or incompressible? (c) What is the x-component of the acceleration following a fluid particle? (d) Bonus question: Is the flow irrotational?

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An Eulerian velocity vector field is described by V = 2x2yi − 2xy2j − 4xyk, where i, j and k are unit vectors in the x-, y- and z-directions, respectively.

(a) Is the flow one-, two- or three-dimensional?

(b) Is the flow compressible or incompressible?

(c) What is the x-component of the acceleration following a fluid particle?

(d) Bonus question: Is the flow irrotational?

 

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