The streamlines of a fluid flow are given by (d y)/( d x)=-(y)/(x)(y>0 and x>0) Show that y=(A

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The streamlines of a fluid flow are given by (d y)/( d...

The streamlines of a fluid flow are given by
$$
\frac{\mathrm{d} y}{\mathrm{~d} x}=-\frac{y}{x}(y>0 \text { and } x>0)
$$
Show that $y=\frac{A}{X}$ and sketch on the same axes the streamlines for $A=1$, 5 and 8 ( $A$ is a constant).

Key Concepts

Streamlines

Streamlines are curves in a fluid flow that are tangent to the velocity vector of the fluid at every point. They are used to represent the direction of the flow and to visualize how the fluid moves, especially in steady flows where the pattern does not change with time.

Separable Differential Equations

A separable differential equation is one in which variables can be rearranged so that all terms involving one variable (and its differential) are on one side of the equation, while all terms involving the other variable are on the opposite side. This separation allows for straightforward integration of both sides, leading to the general solution of the differential equation.

Integration Constant and Families of Solutions

When integrating a differential equation, an arbitrary constant of integration appears. This constant represents a family of solutions, where each specific value of the constant corresponds to a different particular solution or, in the context of streamlines, a different flow line. The constant allows the representation of multiple curves under a single general solution.

Sketching Parametric Solutions

Sketching solutions involves plotting the curves corresponding to different values of the integration constant to visualize the behavior of the solution family. In problems involving fluid flow, drawing streamlines for various parameter values helps in understanding how different starting conditions or constants affect the overall flow pattern.

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