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Which consequence results when a hydraulic system's Reynolds number drastically exceeds established design limits?

A)Increased efficiency of hydrostatic transmission
B)Transition to turbulent flow regimes
C)Decreased computational fluid dynamics accuracy
D)Enhanced laminar boundary layer adhesion

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Higher fluid velocities or lower viscosities cause a rapid increase in the Reynolds number; therefore, the flow undergoes transition to turbulence because inertial forces become dominant, rather than remaining laminar adhering to system walls.

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