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In fluid dynamics, the Reynolds number (Re) is a dimensionless quantity that predicts flow patterns in different fluid flow situations. A lower critical Reynolds number typically indicates the transition from laminar to turbulent flow, often around Re = 2000 for flow in a pipe. The higher critical Reynolds number, generally around Re = 4000, signifies the transition from fully turbulent flow to flow that may become unstable or revert to laminar under certain conditions. These thresholds are essential for understanding and predicting fluid behavior in various engineering applications.
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What factors affect critical reynold number?
The critical Reynolds number is influenced by several factors, including the geometry of the flow system (such as pipe diameter or channel shape), the fluid properties (such as viscosity and density), and the flow conditions (like temperature and pressure). Additionally, surface roughness and the presence of disturbances can affect the transition from laminar to turbulent flow. In general, higher velocities and lower viscosities tend to increase the critical Reynolds number.
What is Lower critical mach number?
Lower critical mach number may be defined as the highest subsonic mach number below which the entire flow over it is subsonic. vijayaprakaash
How does the index of refraction affect the critical angle?
The critical angle is determined by the relationship between the indices of refraction of two media. When light travels from a medium with a higher index of refraction to one with a lower index, the critical angle decreases. Conversely, if light travels from a lower index to a higher one, the critical angle increases.
Are multiples higher or lower than the number?
Equal to and higher.
Does the lower the AM frequency go require night power to be lower or higher?
Does the lower the AM radio frequency number goes require night power to be lower or higher?
Is higher number in Celsius colder than the lower number?
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Is higher number in Fahrenheit colder than the lower number?
In Fahrenheit, higher numbers represent hotter temperatures.
With the mean absolute percentage error is a higher or lower number better?
The lower the better
What number is bigger a lower negative number or a higher negative number?
The question depends on what lower and higher mean. The number that is the smaller of two when you ignore the negative signs, becomes the bigger of the two when you put negative signs before them.
When an atom gets charge?
When the number of electrons is higher or lower than the number of protons.
What element is in group 1a and higher atomic number than chlorine but lower number than bromine?
The element in Group 1A with a higher atomic number than chlorine but lower than bromine is iodine.
The number of x-rays reaching the film will be higher if the?
mA setting is higher, the kVp setting is higher, and the atomic number making up the imaged structure is lower.
