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Laminar sublayer can develop during flow over a flat plate. It exists in

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Laminar sublayer can develop during flow over a flat plate. It exists in


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In turbulent zone, in immediate vicinity of boundary, there also exists a laminar sub-layer with linear velocity distribution and extreme velocity gradient.

Thus correct option is: C.

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