The velocity of water in a river is $18\, km/h$ near the surface. If the river is $5\, m$ deep, find the shearing stress between the horizontal layers of water. The co-efficient of viscosity of water $= 10^{-2}\,,poise$
  • A$10^{-1}\,N/m^2$
  • B$10^{-2}\,N/m^2$
  • C$10^{-3}\,N/m^2$
  • D$10^{-4}\,N/m^2$
JEE MAIN 2014, Medium
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