A. Reduction of pressure below vapour pressure
B. Reduction of pressure gradient to zero
C. Adverse pressure gradient
D. Reduction of boundary layer thickness to zero
Correct Answer: Adverse pressure gradient ✔
Last Updated: March 10, 2019
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