Which process primarily influences flow stability given high Reynolds number?

💡 Explanation

Turbulence dominates high Reynolds number flows because the inertial forces become much greater than viscous forces, disrupting laminar flow. Therefore, inertial forces lead to instability, rather than surface tension becoming dominant at high Reynolds.

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