The line traced by a single fluid particle as it moves over a period of time is called ______________ line?

Correct answer: B. Path

  • A. Stream
  • B. Path
  • C. Equipotential
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A pathline is the actual trajectory traced by one particular fluid particle as it moves with time. A streamline instead shows the instantaneous direction of the velocity field at different points.

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