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Which behavior explains reduced flow rates in pipelines?

A)Increased fluid boundary layer thickness
B)Decreased pipe wall roughness profiles
C)Lower pipe diameter tolerances ranges
D)Elevated operational hydrostatic pressure

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The decreased flow occurs because viscous forces lead to **boundary layer** thickening, thereby reducing the effective cross-sectional area available. Therefore, this causes flow reduction rather than reductions from negligible roughness; increased pressure enhances flows.

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