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Drag force is affected by__________

(a) Cross sectional area and smoothness

(b) Rigidity and density

(c) Pressure and temperature

(d) Mass

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The question is from Types of Forces Acting in Moving Fluid topic in portion Dimensional and Model Analysis of Fluid Mechanics

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Correct option is (a) Cross sectional area and smoothness

Explanation: Drag force is affected by cross sectional area and smoothness. If it is affected by cross sectional area, then it is called form drag. If it is affected by surface smoothness, then it is called as surface drag.

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