In a forced vortex motion, the velocity of flow is

A directly proportional to its radial distance from axis of rotation
B inversely proportional to its radial distance from the axis of rotation
C inversely proportional to the square of its radial distance from the axis of rotation
D directly proportional to the square of its radial distance from the axis of rotation

Correct Answer: directly proportional to its radial distance from axis of rotation

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