velocity potential

noun

A scalar potential function relating to the flow’s velocity distribution, defined as ϕ=∇⃑V.

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Meanings

nounvelocity potential (plural velocity potentials)

plural velocity potentials

  1. fluid mechanicsA scalar potential function relating to the flow’s velocity distribution, defined as ϕ=∇⃑V.
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