The speed of the water in a river is v near the surface. If the coefficient of viscosity of water is 
and the depth of the river is H, then the shearing stress between the horizontal layers of water is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Viscous force 
between top layer 
river bed 
So, shearing stress 
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