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Which consequence results when a Newtonian fluid's viscosity is incorrectly assumed within the Navier-Stokes equation?

A)Inaccurate turbulence model predictions
B)No solution for streamline tracing
C)Increased computational resource usage
D)Energy balance violation avoidance

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The Navier-Stokes equation relies on accurate fluid property input; the assumption about Newtonian fluid leads to erroneous viscosity values modeled with incorrect *Reynolds stress*. Therefore, turbulent flow simulations will predict inaccurate behaviours because the energy dissipation via viscous friction deviates, rather than match observed flow physics.

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