The velocity potential ϕ(r,θ) for inviscid flow in two dimensions satisfies the Laplace equation
Δϕ=[r1∂r∂(r∂r∂)+r21∂θ2∂2]ϕ(r,θ)=0
(a) Using separation of variables, derive the general solution to the equation above that is single-valued and finite in each of the domains (i) 0⩽r⩽a; (ii) a⩽r<∞.
(b) Assuming ϕ is single-valued, solve the Laplace equation subject to the boundary conditions ∂r∂ϕ=0 at r=a, and ∂r∂ϕ→Ucosθ as r→∞. Sketch the lines of constant potential.