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Which among the following is the standard symbol for Darcy friction factor?

(a) F

(b) Fd

(c) C

(d) Cd

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Question is from Dimensionless Numbers topic in section Dimensional and Model Analysis of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct choice is (b) Fd

Best explanation: The standard symbol for Darcy friction factor is Fd. Darcy friction factor in fluid mechanics deals with fractions of pressure losses. This is due to the development of friction in the pipe.

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