Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from options given below:

1. The velocity gradient inside the boundary layer is constant over the length.

2. Boundary layer thickness increases more rapidly in turbulent boundary layer than in laminar boundary layer.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Only statement 2 is correct
• C. Both statements are correct
• D. None is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only statement 2 is correct

The velocity gradient inside the boundary layer decreases as the depth of boundary layer increases.