Stokes flow
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Latest revision as of 08:30, 20 August 2013
Stokes flow is the flow of a highly viscous fluid. Since a high viscosity coefficient implies a low Reynolds number, Stokes flow is also refered to as low Reynolds number flow or creeping flow.
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Governing equations
- Continuity equation
- Momentum equation
