In the case of a hydraulically smooth surface, how does the friction factor behave in turbulent flow?

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17 Jan 2019
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Explanation

For turbulent flow over a hydraulically smooth boundary, the friction factor is influenced only by the Reynolds number and not by the surface roughness. This is because the roughness elements are too small to affect the flow significantly, making option B the correct choice.

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