In turbulent flow, a rough pipe has the same friction factor as a smooth
pipe
(A) In the zone of complete turbulence
(B) When the roughness projections are much smaller than the thickness of
the laminar film
(C) Everywhere in the transition zone
(D) When the friction factor is independent of the Reynold's number

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) When the roughness projections are much smaller than the thickness of
the laminar film

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