Difference between incompressible viscous and incompressible inviscid flow.

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The discussion centers on the differences between incompressible viscous flow and incompressible inviscid flow, specifically referencing the Navier-Stokes equations. It is established that the Navier-Stokes equations represent the conservation of momentum, but there is ambiguity regarding the understanding of these flow types as noted by participants Hannah and Stephens. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in fully grasping the implications of these equations in fluid dynamics.

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The Navier-stokes equations have no definite understanding of how it works; does the incompressible viscous and inviscid flow have a definite understandings (Hannah and Stephens)
 
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Huh?

The N-S system of equations is simply conservation of momentum. Other than that, I can't parse what you are asking.
 

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