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← ScienceWhich process initiates turbulence when Reynolds number increases excessively?
A)Amplification of initial flow disturbances✓
B)Increased fluid surface tension forces
C)Development of a stable laminar profile
D)Reduction of kinetic energy losses
💡 Explanation
As the Reynolds number surpasses a critical threshold, the amplification of initial flow disturbances becomes more intense because inertia begins to dominate viscous forces initiating turbulence; therefore, disturbances grow, rather than stabilizing or diminishing the existing flow disturbances.
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