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Which consequence results from increased fluid velocity in pipelines?

A)Transition to turbulent flow regime
B)Decreased pipe wall shear stress
C)Laminar flow profile stabilization
D)Reduced energy dissipation at entry

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Increased flow rates often cause a transition to turbulence, activating shear forces. This happens mainly because the Reynolds number rises; therefore, the onset promotes turbulent energy dissipation, rather than laminar stabilization at entry points.

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