In fluid dynamics, potential flow or irrotational flow refers to the idealised, frictionless flow of a fluid. Flows of two kinds are visualised in this way: The flow of an inviscid fluid The flow of a fluid of low viscosity, in regions that do not contain a boundary layer.
In fluid dynamics, potential flow or irrotational flow refers to the idealised, frictionless flow of a fluid. Flows of two kinds are visualised in this way: The flow of an inviscid fluid The flow of a fluid of low viscosity, in regions that do not contain a boundary layer.
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