Which mechanism reduces the flow rate of viscous crude oil through a transcontinental pipeline?

💡 Explanation

Increased boundary layer drag occurs because higher viscosity results in increased frictional forces between the oil and the pipe wall, thus increasing drag. Therefore, the flow rate decreases rather than options B, C, or D, which address turbulence or chemical properties.

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