In fully developed laminar flow in the circular pipe, the

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In fully developed laminar flow in the circular pipe, the head loss due to friction is directly proportional to _____ (mean velocity/square of the mean velocity)

1. f ∝ Mean velocity
2. f = Mean velocity
3. f ≠ Mean velocity
4. f = 0

Correct Option: A

f ∝ Mean velocity