The Schmidt number which is defined as, μ/ρ D, is the ratio of the_____________________?

Correct answer: A. Momentum diffusivity to the mass diffusivity

  • A. Momentum diffusivity to the mass diffusivity
  • B. Thermal diffusivity to the mass diffusivity
  • C. Momentum diffusivity to the thermal diffusivity
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The Schmidt number is Sc = ν/DAB = (μ/ρ)/DAB, so it is the ratio of momentum diffusivity to mass diffusivity. Thermal diffusivity appears instead in the Prandtl number.

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