Question

Prandtl number is the reciprocal of

a.

Thermal diffusivity/Momentum diffusivity

b.

thermal diffusivity x Momentum

c.

Thermal diffusivity x Mass diffusivity

d.

Mass diffusivity x Momentum diffusivity

Answer: (a).Thermal diffusivity/Momentum diffusivity

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