Which mechanism prevents laminar flow when exceeding the Reynolds number in pipelines?

💡 Explanation

Flow transitions to turbulence because increased momentum diffusivity overcomes viscous forces, therefore momentum is mixed more effectively rather than remaining in smooth layers; this increases energy dissipation from eddies and disrupts laminar behavior.

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