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The effect of solid boundary on the fluid flow is confined to the boundary layer, except for fluids

a.

having high viscosities.

b.

moving at low velocities.

c.

both (a) & (b).

d.

neither (a) nor (b).

Answer: (c).both (a) & (b).

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Q. The effect of solid boundary on the fluid flow is confined to the boundary layer, except for fluids

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