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If viscosity of fluid is more, the thickness of boundary layer is

Correct answer: A. More

  • A. More
  • B. Less
  • C. Not affected by change in viscosity
  • D. Unpredictable

Explanation

The correct answer is that the thickness of the boundary layer is More when the viscosity of the fluid is higher. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. A higher viscosity means the fluid flows more slowly and with more resistance, leading to a thicker boundary layer. The boundary layer is the region of fluid in the immediate vicinity of a bounding surface where the effects of viscosity are significant. Options B and C are incorrect because they do not account for the direct relationship between viscosity and boundary layer thickness. Option D is incorrect because the relationship is predictable and well-documented in fluid dynamics literature.

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