Question
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences Question on One dimensional heat conduction
Consider incompressible laminar flow over a flat plate with freestream velocity of u∞. The Nusselt number corresponding to this flow velocity is Nu1. If the freestream velocity is doubled, the Nusselt number changes to Nu2. Choose the correct option for Nu2/Nu1.
A
√2
B
2
C
1.26
D
1
Answer
√2
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): √2