Asked in a 2000 paper

Value of Prandtl number for water ranges from_________________?

Correct answer: B. 5 to 10

  • A. 1 to 2
  • B. 5 to 10
  • C. 100 to 500
  • D. 1000 to 2000

Explanation

For water near ordinary engineering temperatures, the Prandtl number is commonly of the order of 5 to 10, decreasing as temperature rises. This reflects water's relatively high momentum diffusivity compared with thermal diffusivity.

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