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The y component of velocity in a two-dimensional, incompressible flow field is given by υ = − Axy, where υ is in m/s, x and y are in meters, and A is a dimensional constant. There is no velocity component or variation in the z direction. Determine the dimensions of the constant, A. Find the simplest x component of velocity in this flow field. Calculate the acceleration of a fluid particle at point (x, y) = (1, 2).
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