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Mechanical Engineering : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)
Stagnation point is the point in fluid mechanics where the velocity of the fluid at that point is _____
A)
zero
B)
unity
C)
constant
D)
infinite

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   zero


Explanation : Stagnation point is the point in fluid mechanics where the velocity of the fluid at that point is zero. Stagnation points occur at places where the fluid is brought to a state of rest by an object. They usually exist at the surface of objects.

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