As the velocity V and thus the Reynolds number of a flow past a sphere – McqOptions

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1.	As the velocity V and thus the Reynolds number of a flow past a sphere increases from very low value, the drag force for Re << 1 ?
A.	Increases linearly with V
B.	Decreases linearly with V
C.	Decreases as V2
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Decreases linearly with V

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