A ship whose hull length is 100 m is to travel at 10 m/sec. For dynamic similarity, at what velocity should a 1:25 model be towed through water?
A. 10 m/sec
B. 25 m/sec
C. 2 m/sec
D. 50 m/sec
Answer: Option C
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