For flow past a flat plate, if „x‟ is the distance along the plate in the direction of flow, the boundary layer thickness is proportional to________________?

Correct answer: A. √x

  • A. √x
  • B. 1/√x
  • C. x
  • D. 1/x

Explanation

For laminar flow over a flat plate, boundary-layer thickness varies as δ ∝ √x because the layer grows downstream by momentum diffusion. The commonly quoted result assumes a laminar boundary layer.

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