Can Bernoulli's Equation be Applied Between Two Points on a Vortex Sheet?

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Bernoulli's equation is applicable only along a streamline, making it unsuitable for analysis between two points on a vortex sheet. The discussion focuses on proving the relationship between pressure difference and vortex strength at an angle of attack. To derive the equation p_{2} - p_{1} = \rho V_{\infty} \gamma cos(\alpha), one must manipulate the formulas for vortex strength and apply Bernoulli's equation correctly. Calculating vortex strength and integrating the results can help determine the resultant pressure by dividing by the area. Understanding these principles is essential for successfully proving the required relationship.
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Can someone help me with this, I need to prove that a flat vortex sheet of strength \gamma(s) at an angle of attack \alpha with the horizontal and has a p_{2} - p_{1} = \rho V_{\infty} \gamma cos(\alpha)

I just need to mathematically manipulate 2 formulas, namely the following two:
\gamma = u1 - u2 where u1 and u2 are the tangential flow velocities above and below the vortex sheet, respectively. I know that V_{\infty} is coming in parallel to the horizontal
Also, I need to use the Bernuolli equation: p_{1} + \frac{1}{2}\rho V_{1}^2 = p_{2} + \frac{1}{2}\rho V_{2}^2

this should be easy but i can't figure it out..any help is appreciated!
 
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1 - Bernoulli's equation can be applied only along a stream line , can't be applied between a point these two points

2 - try to calculate the vortex strength , and integrate them to get the forces , then divide by the areas ..to get the resultant pressure.
 
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