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Boundary layer separation is caused by the

a.

reduction of pressure below vapour pressure.

b.

reduction of pressure gradient to zero.

c.

adverse pressure gradient.

d.

reduction of boundary layer thickness to zero.

Answer: (c).adverse pressure gradient.

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