The length of the tube necessary for the boundary layer to reach the centre of the tube and for fully developed flow to be established is called the _____________ length?

Correct answer: B. Transition

  • A. Equivalent
  • B. Transition
  • C. Prandtl mixing
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The entrance or transition length is the distance required for the developing boundary layers to meet at the pipe centre and produce a fully developed velocity profile. This distinguishes it from Prandtl’s mixing length, which is a turbulence concept.

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