Which outcome indicates boundary layer transition to turbulence at higher altitudes?

💡 Explanation

Turbulence increases dramatically as the Reynolds number exceeds its critical value, because this signals inertial forces overwhelming viscous forces. Therefore, transition occurs rather than stable laminar flow, as viscosity remains lower at these Reynolds numbers.

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