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The turbulent boundary layer is a _________

(a) Non-uniform with swirls

(b) Uniform

(c) Less stable

(d) Smooth

I had been asked this question in homework.

Query is from Turbulent Boundary Layer on a Flat Plate in portion Boundary Layer Flow & Forces on Sub-merged Bodies of Fluid Mechanics

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Correct answer is (a) Non-uniform with swirls

The best I can explain: For a turbulent boundary layer the fluid moves in different direction producing swirls. It has more skin friction drag than that of laminar boundary layer. It is more stable when compared to laminar.

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