In which direction is the velocity of a fluid particle at a point on a streamline directed?

  • A
    Perpendicular to the streamline
  • B
    Tangent to the streamline at that point
  • C
    At an angle of $45^{\circ}$ to the streamline
  • D
    Always towards the center of curvature

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