Chapter2 : Fluid Statics
Lecture 3 :


 Derivation

We have,

 

Actually, here p is a tensor (3x3 matrix) and so has 9 components as-

 

However, as there are only normal stresses acting in the fluid on the body, we have -

(i)

Now, invoking Gauss Divergence Theorem, Equation( 3.10) gives -

 

In Tensorial form -

 

Invoke Divergence Theorem =>

 

 

Now,

 

For an orthogonal coordinate system (x1,x2,x3).

 
 

For unit vectors

Relation (i) =>

 

 

And We know,

 

Further as the fluid is in steady state and equilibrium =>

   (say)  

Thus, Relation (i) =>

 

Hence the relation is derived.

 

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