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A jet after striking a smooth plate comes out with a __________ velocity.

(a) Increased

(b) Decreased

(c) Same

(d) Zero

I got this question in semester exam.

This intriguing question originated from Force Exerted by a Jet on a Stationary Curved Plate topic in portion Impact of Jets and Jet Propulsion of Fluid Mechanics

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Right choice is (c) Same

The explanation: Force exerted by a jet on a stationery plate happens in three cases. The three cases are classified depending on their position. After it strikes a smooth plate, its velocity remains the same.

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