Reynolds number describes

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Reynolds number describes the balance between inertial and viscous effects in a fluid flow. Option by option: The given statement, 'the ratio between inertial and viscous forces in a fluid,' correctly captures the essence of Re as a dimensionless ratio that compares these two competing influences. While some might think Reynolds number is about pressure differences or energy or merely a qualitative measure, the precise definition is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces (Re = ρ u L / μ for a characteristic density ρ, velocity u, length L, and dynamic viscosity μ). This ratio helps predict flow regimes: low Re implies viscous-dominated (laminar) flow, high Re implies inertia-dominated (turbulent) flow. If alternative options existed, they would typically be incorrect for mischaracterizing Re as, for example, a ratio of pressure to viscosity, an energy measure, or something unrelated to the competing roles of inertia and viscosity. The core concept, though, remains the balance between inertial and viscous stresses within the fluid, which is what this option states. In summary, the statement identifies the fundamental quantity Reynolds number expresses: the comparison between inertial forces and viscous forces in a fluid.

BH40A1401 Fluid Mechanics I - Contact teaching, Lappeenranta 6.1.2025-23.2.2025 Quiz 1

Reynolds number describes

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