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Derivation · draft

D'Alembert's Paradox

D-324 Home PU-307 Threads force · fields · symmetry Depends on Potential Flow and Laplace's Equation, Bernoulli's Theorem, Steady and Unsteady
Statement

Demonstrates that steady potential flow past a body produces zero net drag, exposing the need for viscosity and boundary layers.

Depends on

Potential Flow and Laplace's Equation, Bernoulli's Theorem, Steady and Unsteady

Used by

PU-307/L18 PU-307/L23