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Which consequence results when a supersonic airflow encounters backward-facing step?

A)Flow separation and turbulence increase
B)Viscosity effects entirely disappear
C)Pressure recovers with minimal loss
D)Reynolds number becomes nearly laminar

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Flow separation increases turbulence downstream of the step involving abrupt pressure changes. This is because adverse pressure gradients trigger boundary layer separation promoting strong mixing; therefore, greater turbulence occurs rather than smooth pressure recovery or diminishing viscosity effects.

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