Prove that the velocity potential and the stream function for a uniform flow , satisfy Laplace’s equation.

Prove that the velocity potential and the stream function for a uniform flow , satisfy Laplace’s equation.

Worldtech Asked on 3rd November 2019 in Aerodynamics.
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    For a uniform flow velocity potential \(\phi=V_{\infty}x\) and stream function \(\psi=V_{\infty}y\).Laplace equation is given as \[\frac{\partial^2 \phi}{\partial x^2}+\frac{\partial^2 \phi}{\partial y^2}=0\;;\;\frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial x^2}+\frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial y^2}=0\]

    Velocity potential\[\phi=V_{\infty}x
    \\\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial x}=V_{\infty}\;,\;\frac{\partial^2 \phi}{\partial x^2}=0
    \\\frac{\partial \phi}{\partial y}=0\;,\;\frac{\partial^2 \phi }{\partial y^2}=0\]

    Therefore Laplace equation \[\frac{\partial^2 \phi}{\partial x^2}+\frac{\partial^2 \phi}{\partial y^2}=0+0=0\]

    is satisfied.

    Stream function \[\psi=V_{\infty}y\]

    \[\frac{\partial\psi }{\partial x}=0\;,\;\frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial x^2}=0
    \\\frac{\partial \psi}{\partial y}=V_{\infty}\;,\;\frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial y^2}=0\]

    Therefore Laplace equation \[\frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial x^2}+\frac{\partial^2 \psi}{\partial y^2}=0+0=0\]

    is satisfied.

     

     

    techAir Answered on 3rd November 2019.
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