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Consider the Blasius solution for the incompressible laminar flat plate boundary layer. Among the following options, select the correct relation for the development of the momentum thickness θ with distance x from the leading edge along the length of the plate.
A
θ ∝ x2/3
B
θ ∝ x1/2
C
θ ∝ x1/7
D
θ ∝ x-2/3

Correct : b

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