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The velocity field of a flow is given by $\mathbf{V}=2 x^{2} t \hat{\mathbf{i}}+[4 y(t-1)$ $+2 x^{2}+1 j$ is where $x$ and $y$ are in meters and $t$ is in seconds. For fluid particles on the $x$ axis, determine the speed and direction of flow.
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For fluid particles on the x-axis, $y=0$. So, we can substitute $y=0$ in the given velocity field. Show more…
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