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Q · Fluid MechanicsMedium · 45s
If the Reynolds number is less than 2000 for flow in a pipe, then the flow is: Option: 9
TopicFluid Mechanics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Reynolds number < 2000 indicates laminar flow, 2000–4000 transitional, >4000 turbulent.
9
Final Answer: Option (c