The ratio of average fluid velocity to the maximum velocity in case of laminar flow of a Newtonian fluid in a circular pipe is_____________________?

Correct answer: A. 0.5

  • A. 0.5
  • B. 1
  • C. 2
  • D. 0.66

Explanation

Laminar flow in a circular pipe has a parabolic profile, and integration of that profile gives an average velocity equal to half the centreline maximum velocity. Therefore, average velocity divided by maximum velocity is 0.5.

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