Which condition would destabilize laminar flow in a pump?

💡 Explanation

An increased fluid flow rate can trigger turbulence because it raises the Reynolds number beyond a critical threshold; therefore transition to turbulence happens, rather than smooth flow, since inertia dominates over viscous forces.

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