Correct answer: (B) Mach number increases and static temperature decreases.
Explanation
The area–velocity relation is $dA/A=(M^2-1)dV/V$. For M>1, a diverging area accelerates the flow. Stagnation enthalpy is constant, so increasing kinetic energy reduces static temperature. The Mach number increases: B.
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