The velocity of the upper layer of water in a river is $36 \, km/h$. The shearing stress between horizontal layers of water is $10^{-3} \, N/m^2$. The depth of the river is $h$. (The coefficient of viscosity of water is $10^{-2} \, Pa \cdot s$). Find the value of $h$ in meters.

  • A
    $500$
  • B
    $107$
  • C
    $700$
  • D
    $100$

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