In fluid flow, and heat and mass transfer, one encounters (i) kinematic velocity (μ), (ii) molecular diffusivity (ζ) and thermal diffusivity (α). The units of these quantities are ?

A. μ , α and θ all have units of m/s
B. μ , α and θ all have units of m2/s
C. α and θ have units of m2/s, while μ has unit of m/s
D. α and θ have units of m/s, while μ has unit of m2/s

Correct Answer: α and θ have units of m2/s, while μ has unit of m/s ✔

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