Velocity of two-dimensional flow

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In a two-dimensional flow represented by the velocity vector \vec u = \left\langle {u(y),v(y),0} \right\rangle, the component v must be constant to maintain incompressibility and ensure that the flow remains two-dimensional. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding fluid properties, particularly for incompressible fluids, which require that the divergence of the velocity field equals zero. This leads to the conclusion that if v varies with y, it would contradict the incompressibility condition. Participants are encouraged to explore the implications of fluid properties on the velocity field. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing two-dimensional flow dynamics effectively.
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If the velocity in a two-dimensional flow is given as \vec u = \left\langle {u(y),v(y),0} \right\rangle. Why must v be constant? I am not sure where to start. Can anyone help?
 
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glebovg said:
If the velocity in a two-dimensional flow is given as \vec u = \left\langle {u(y),v(y),0} \right\rangle. Why must v be constant? I am not sure where to start. Can anyone help?

What kind of fluid is it? Is it maybe incompressible? What kind of properties do you know that apply to the velocity field of that kind of fluid?
 
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