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Which hydraulic consequence results when increased flow diminishes the kinematic viscosity?

A)Onset of cavitation increases rapidly
B)Reynolds number exceeds transition range
C)Laminar flow profile becomes flatter
D)Pumping losses decrease to minimum

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Increased flow combined with diminished kinematic viscosity raises the Reynolds number which indicates a transition to turbulent flow. The transition occurs because inertial forces dominate over viscous forces. Therefore, the Reynolds number exceeds the transition range, rather than remaining laminar or decreasing pumping losses.

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