Euler Equation (Ideal Fluid)
a = -gradP / ρ
What it says
Euler's equation for an ideal inviscid fluid gives the acceleration of a fluid element from its pressure gradient.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
a | Fluid acceleration (m/s^2) | L T^-2 |
gradP | Pressure gradient (Pa/m) | M L^-2 T^-2 |
rho | Fluid density (kg/m^3) | M L^-3 |
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