Which mechanism causes stall in an airfoil when exceeding critical Reynolds number?

💡 Explanation

An adverse pressure gradient separates the boundary layer, fostering turbulence and stall because the Reynolds number dictates turbulence characteristics. The flow transitions from laminar rather than remaining attached. Therefore, pressure gradients, not increased laminar flow thickness, trigger stall.

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