A nozzle is said to be a divergent nozzle

A When the cross-section of the nozzle increases continuously from entrance to exit
B When the cross-section of the nozzle decreases continuously from entrance to exit
C When the cross-section of the nozzle first decreases from entrance to throat and then increases from its throat to exit
D None of the above

Correct Answer: When the cross-section of the nozzle increases continuously from entrance to exit

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