Question

A streamline is a line in flow field,

a.

that is traced by all the fluid particles passing through a given point.

b.

along which a fluid particle travels.

c.

such that at every point on it, the velocity is tangential to it.

d.

none of these.

Answer: (c).such that at every point on it, the velocity is tangential to it.

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