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What is the velocity profile for Poiseuille flow?

(a) Zero

(b) Constant

(c) Linear

(d) Quadratic

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Correct choice is (d) Quadratic

The explanation is: The velocity profile for Poiseuille flow is zero at either side of the channel and non-zero in the middle. Therefore, Quadratic equation is the only possible option here.

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