Which flow change occurs when fluid exceeds its Reynolds number?

💡 Explanation

After reaching a systems critical Reynolds number, inertial forces dominate, and laminar flow transitions to turbulent flow due to increased momentum disturbances. Therefore turbulence onset occurs, rather than viscosity changes or becoming stagnant, because inertia overwhelms viscosity.

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