Vorticity Formula

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Vorticity is a pseudovector field that describes the local spinning motion of a continuum near some point. Check FAQs
Ω=ΓA
Ω - Vorticity?Γ - Circulation?A - Area of fluid?

Vorticity Example

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Here is how the Vorticity equation looks like.

0.1636Edit=9Edit55Edit
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Vorticity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ω=ΓA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ω=9m²/s55
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ω=955
Next Step Evaluate
Ω=0.1636363636363641/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ω=0.16361/s

Vorticity Formula Elements

Variables
Vorticity
Vorticity is a pseudovector field that describes the local spinning motion of a continuum near some point.
Symbol: Ω
Measurement: VorticityUnit: 1/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Circulation
Circulation is a scalar integral quantity, is a macroscopic measure of rotation for a finite area of the fluid.
Symbol: Γ
Measurement: Momentum DiffusivityUnit: m²/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of fluid
Area of fluid is the amount of two-dimensional space taken up by an object.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Vorticity?

Vorticity evaluator uses Vorticity = Circulation/Area of fluid to evaluate the Vorticity, Vorticity is a pseudovector field that describes the local spinning motion of a continuum near some point. Vorticity is denoted by Ω symbol.

How to evaluate Vorticity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vorticity, enter Circulation (Γ) & Area of fluid (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vorticity

What is the formula to find Vorticity?
The formula of Vorticity is expressed as Vorticity = Circulation/Area of fluid. Here is an example- 0.163636 = 9/55.
How to calculate Vorticity?
With Circulation (Γ) & Area of fluid (A) we can find Vorticity using the formula - Vorticity = Circulation/Area of fluid.
Can the Vorticity be negative?
Yes, the Vorticity, measured in Vorticity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vorticity?
Vorticity is usually measured using the 1 per Second[1/s] for Vorticity. 1 per Millisecond[1/s] are the few other units in which Vorticity can be measured.
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