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Rankine vortex

mathematical formula for viscous fluid
Class type of: vortex Q7293284
Rankine vortex
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mathematical model
Subclass of
vortex
Defining formula
u_\theta(r) = \begin{cases} \Gamma r/(2 \pi R^2) & r \le R, \\ \Gamma/(2 \pi r) & r > R. \end{cases}
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🏷️ Also known as
en Rankine's combined vortex en Rankine vortex de Rankine-Wirbel es Vórtice de Rankine fr Vortex de Rankine it Vortice di Rankine ja ランキン渦 ru вихрь Ренкина zh 蘭金渦旋
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/m/08rtxl
Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued)
2776208260

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William John Macquorn Rankine
Instance of 1
mathematical model
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WikiProject Mathematics
Subclass of 1
vortex
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Summary

Rankine vortex is a mathematical model[1].

Key Facts

  • Subclass of: vortex[2]
  • Defining formula: u_\theta(r) = \begin{cases} \Gamma r/(2 \pi R^2) & r \le R, \ \Gamma/(2 \pi r) & r > R. \end{cases}[3]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[4]

Related Entities

William John Macquorn Rankine

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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