FLUIDS: Potential Flow Question - HELP NEEDED

The first ?? comes from the flow from the source, and the second ?? comes from the flow from the sink.In summary, the problem involves a uniform onset flow of 7 m/s with a source and sink located at specific coordinates. The goal is to find the x-axis position of the most upstream stagnation point. The solution involves calculating the stream function and combining the velocities from the source and sink to determine the stagnation point.
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FLUIDS: Potential Flow Question -- URGENT HELP NEEDED

I need to submit this soon and I am way behind in this topic. I would appreciate it a lot if you can help me out figure the answer.

Homework Statement


In a uniform onset flow of 7 m/s parallel with the x axis, a source of strength 19 m2/s per metre is located at the origin (x=0, y=0) and a sink of equal strength is located at (x=2, y=0). Locate the x-axis position of the most upstream stagnation point.

Diagram:
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Homework Equations


I think it will be these:
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The Attempt at a Solution


Figuring out the stream function:
Psi = (lambda / 2pi)(theta_1 - theta_2)
...
v=7m/s

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Ugh.. please just help me out on this. It's 5% of the unit. Thanks
 
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The velocity of the flow from the 19 m2/s source is [itex]\frac{19}{2π\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}[/itex] and is directed radially outward.

The velocity of the flow from the 19 m2/s sink is [itex]-\frac{19}{2π\sqrt{(x-2)^2+y^2}}[/itex], and is directed radially outward.

According to the problem statement, the stagnation point is along the x-axis (y = 0).

The combined overall velocity along the x-axis is U + ?? + ??. What are the ??'s?
 

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