In a microfluidic device mixing two solutions, which outcome results if the flow's Reynolds number increases tenfold?

💡 Explanation

Increased Reynolds number causes a transition to turbulent flow because inertial forces overcome viscous forces, therefore more chaotic mixing happens rather than laminar flow, which would maintain distinct fluid layers.

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