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11.4.1 Irrotational Flow

Second-order linear Laplace equation

At infinity :
On body :

11.4.2 Geometric Interpretation of

Besides its importance mathematically also has

important geometric significance.
= streamline
Recall definition of a streamline:

Compare with
i.e., along a streamline
Or along a streamline and curves of constant are the flow streamlines. If
we know then we can plot curves to show streamlines.