The deeper we go inside a flowing river, fluid friction:

Decreases

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Increases

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Remains same

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Becomes zero

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Solution

The correct option is B Increases
Fluid friction increases with the depth of a flowing liquid because as the depth increases the density of the water also increases. More density provides more friction.

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