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Which mechanism causes higher pipeline drag when increasing oil flow?

A)Laminar damping reduces energy dissipation
B)Turbulent transition increases momentum transfer
C)Viscous adhesion minimizes friction losses
D)Molecular diffusion decreases eddy formation

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Increased flow raises the Reynolds number, causing a turbulent transition leading to higher drag. This frictional drag converts kinetic energy into heat because turbulence increases momentum transfer between the different fluid layers relative to laminar flow. Therefore, drag increases rather than decreases arising from either viscous effects alone.

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