Flow separation in flow past a solid object is caused by

1.	Flow separation in flow past a solid object is caused by
A.	A reduction of pressure to vapour pressure
B.	A negative pressure gradient
C.	A positive pressure gradient
D.	The boundary layer thickness reducing to zero.
Answer» D. The boundary layer thickness reducing to zero.

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Flow separation in flow past a solid object is caused by

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