In hydrodynamic lubrication, film thickness remains unaffected by change in speeds. a) True b) Increase with increase in speed c) Decrease with increase in speed d) Disappear as the speed tends to infinty

In hydrodynamic lubrication, film thickness remains unaffected by change in speeds.

a) True

b) Increase with increase in speed

c) Decrease with increase in speed

d) Disappear as the speed tends to infinty
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b) Increase with increase in speed
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