Abstract
The flow of a power law fluid past a symmetrical wedge is studied in the neighbourhood of the stagnation point when an external magnetic field is applied. The nonlinear equation of motion is transformed to a similarity differential equation which is solved using the method of successive approximations. The analytical solutions found by this method yield numerical values in good agreement with tabulated calculations obtained before via numerical methods for electrically nonconducting fluids. Analytical expressions are derived for both the velocity profile and the local non-dimensional skin friction coefficient. Also the three thicknesses of displacement, momentum and kinetic energy are given in closed forms.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
