Undergrad Why is Stokes flow time reversible?

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Stokes flow is inherently time reversible due to the absence of diffusive transport mechanisms. This characteristic implies that the flow behavior remains consistent regardless of the direction of time, which is a fundamental aspect of Stokes flow. The discussion emphasizes that the lack of viscosity-related dissipation in Stokes flow contributes to this time-reversibility, making it a critical concept in fluid dynamics.

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What is the intuition behind the fact that stokes flow is time reversible?
 
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larsa said:
What is the intuition behind the fact that stokes flow is time reversible?

Because there's no diffusive transport.
 

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