Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about velocity distribution in a circular pipe in civil engineering is correct?
Fluid MechanicsLaminar Pipe FlowHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
shear stress is zero at the wall
B
velocity is uniform over the section
C
maximum velocity occurs at the wall
D
velocity profile is parabolic with maximum at the centre
Correct Answer
D. velocity profile is parabolic with maximum at the centre
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Hagen-Poiseuille flow has a parabolic velocity profile. Correct option: D.
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