Which consequence arises if a pipe's average flow velocity significantly exceeds the estimate predicted by the Hagen-Poiseuille equation?

💡 Explanation

Turbulent flow will be the result because, above a certain Reynolds number, inertial forces dominate viscous forces in the fluid flow and cause the laminar flow to transition to turbulent via the instability mechanism. Therefore, turbulence results, rather than a stable laminar flow profile.

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