Kelvin's theorem

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:appliesTo inviscid fluids
barotropic fluids
gptkbp:describes conservation of circulation in inviscid flow
gptkbp:field fluid dynamics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kelvin's theorem
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:William_Thomson,_1st_Baron_Kelvin
gptkbp:publicationYear 1869
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Philosophical_Magazine
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Helmholtz's_theorems
conservation laws
potential flow
vorticity
gptkbp:state The circulation around a closed curve moving with the fluid remains constant over time if the flow is inviscid and barotropic and body forces are conservative.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1st_Baron_Kelvin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6