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The Reynolds number for a flow in a channel is 1000. What type of flow is it?

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The Reynolds number for a flow in a channel is 1000. What type of flow is it?

(a) Laminar

(b) Turbulent

(c) Transition

(d) Steady

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The correct answer is (c) Transition

The explanation: Reynolds number – 500 to 600 – Laminar flow

Reynolds number – 500 to 2000 – Transition

Reynolds number – > 2000 – Turbulent flow.

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