A turbulent boundary layer compared to a laminar boundary layer has:

More skin friction drag but is more resistant to separation

Correct

Less skin friction drag but separates more easily

Equal skin friction

Less energy

Explanation

Turbulent boundary layers have higher skin friction but mix more energy from the free stream, making them more resistant to adverse pressure gradients.

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