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← ScienceWhich consequence results when the Reynolds number exceeds a critical threshold in a ventilation system duct undergoing turbulent airflow?
A)Increased energy dissipation and pressure drop✓
B)Laminar flow stabilizes near duct walls
C)Reduced convective heat transfer rate
D)Improved filter efficiency air purification
💡 Explanation
When the Reynolds number threshold is exceeded, the increased flow instabilities trigger turbulent kinetic energy dissipation because there is increased momentum transfer. Therefore the pressure drop increases non-linearly, rather than following behaviors predicted by laminar models.
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