Fluid mechanics, source-sink question

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In fluid mechanics, the velocity of liquid entering or exiting a hole in a two-dimensional model is defined as Q/(2 pi r). For three-dimensional models, the velocity for a point source is confirmed to be Q/(4 pi r^2). This distinction is crucial for understanding fluid flow dynamics in various applications.

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For a point source, correct.
 
Thank you, Curl!
 

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