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Fluid in static condition has shear stress.

(a) True

(b) False

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The above asked question is from Fluid Statics and Fluid Dynamics topic in chapter Fluid Flow Theory & Applications of Food Processing Unit Operations

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The correct choice is (b) False

The explanation: A fluid in static condition has no shear stress. The shear stress is known as force per unit area that is acting parallel to the inconsiderable surface element. It is mainly caused by the friction between fluid molecules due to viscosity of the fluid.

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