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The compressible flow is assumed to be _____________

(a) Isentropic

(b) Adiabatic

(c) Polytropic

(d) Isentropic and adiabatic

The question was posed to me in semester exam.

My doubt is from Relation between Water Surface Slopes and Channel Bottom Slopes in section Non Uniform Flow in Channels of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (a) Isentropic

Easiest explanation: Compressible flow is a branch of fluid mechanics that deals with different types of flow. Its main significance lies in the change in fluid density. It deals with gas dynamics. Flow is assumed to be isentropic.

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