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JSBeckton
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Homework Statement
The velocity field for a line source in polar coordinates (r,theta) is given by:
V=m/(2(pi)r) (in the "e" little r vector direction)
convert to cartesian and calculate the strain rate tensor.
Homework Equations
R=Sqrt(x2+y2);
Theta=ArcTan(Y/X);
Cartesian form:
X= R*cos(Theta)
Y= R*sin(Theta)
The Attempt at a Solution
I just need to convert this, i understand how to get the strain rate tensor. I know how to compute between polar and cartesian but need theta. Or am I suppposed to assume theta=0?
if theta=0 then y=0 andf x=r*sin(theta) but what do i use for r? If i solve for r i th efirst equation I get r=m/(2pi)
x=rcos(0)
x=m/(2pi)
This doesn't seem right becasue I need a velocity field in terms of V(u,v) where u and v are in terms of x and y.
Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks