Stream function find radial tangential velocity components

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Homework Statement



Given the following stream function:

ψ=C(sin(theta)/r)

Find the radial and tangential velocity components.

Homework Equations


? Don't know any


The Attempt at a Solution


Absolutely no idea how to even begin. Do I take the integral or something? Any help appreciated
 
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xzi86 said:
Find the radial and tangential velocity components.

Homework Equations


? Don't know any

From wikipedia page on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stream_function" , the two relevant formulas would be


[tex]v_r = \frac{1}{r}\frac{\partial \psi}{\partial \theta}[/tex]

[tex]v_{\theta} = - \frac{\partial \psi}{\partial r}[/tex]
 
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