When a fluid flows over a solid surface, the
(A) Velocity is uniform at any cross-section
(B) Velocity gradient is zero at the solid surface
(C) Resistance between the surface & the fluid is lesser as compared to that
between the fluid layers themselves
(D) Velocity is not zero at the solid surface

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Velocity gradient is zero at the solid surface

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