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Question 7.2: Determine if the velocity field in Example 7.1 is irrotation...

Determine if the velocity field in Example 7.1 is irrotational.

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Given that, \nu _{x}=Ax    and    \nu _{y}=-Ay,

                  \zeta =\frac{1}{2}(0+0)\hat{i}+\frac{1}{2}(0+0)\hat{j}+\frac{1}{2}(0+0)\hat{k},

hence the velocity is irrotational.

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