What are the forces acting on an air particle along a fluid streamline curve?

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The discussion focuses on the forces acting on an air particle along a curved streamline, emphasizing both inertial and non-inertial frames of reference. Key forces identified include centripetal force, which acts towards the center of the curve, and inertial forces that arise in non-inertial frames. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding how these forces interact to prevent the air particle from traveling in a straight line, thus maintaining the curvature of the streamline.

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What forces act at air particle at curved streamline, looking from inertial and non-inertial frame of reference? (show free body diagram)
 
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What forces make the stream curved instead of straight? An object in motion wants to stay in motion - wants to travel in a straight line. What stops it from traveling in a straight line? Seems like a good place to start?
 

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