Which mechanism dictates drag increase when exceeding Reynolds number?

💡 Explanation

Above the critical Reynolds number, inertial forces dominate, therefore laminar flow transitions to turbulence, increasing the drag coefficient significantly because of increased momentum transfer, rather than smoother laminar behavior. Viscosity is always present.

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