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Where is friction a drawback?

(a) On roads

(b) On pipes

(c) Staircase

(d) Playground

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The query is from Methods of Determination of Coefficient of Viscosity topic in division Viscous Flow & Turbulent Flow of Fluid Mechanics

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Right option is (b) On pipes

Explanation: Friction in pipes lead to major and minor loses. It is an economic significance. It provides a lot of confusions on whether the pipe or duct is entirely closed. It leads to a high amount of power loss in drawing fluid through the pipes.

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