Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter ArenaQuestion
← ScienceWhich outcome increases downstream of a constriction when turbulent flow dominates?
A)Boundary layer momentum transfer
B)Eddy kinetic energy dispersion
C)Pressure drop and head-loss✓
D)Reynolds stress laminarization trends
💡 Explanation
High turbulence causes increased frictional losses and kinetic energy dissipation as heat; this is because turbulence intensifies the **momentum diffusion** across the fluid. Therefore pressure drops significantly at constrictions rather than recovering, because the random motion counteracts pressure conservation.
🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool
Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.
Related Questions
Browse Science →- Which risk arises when measuring entangled photons' polarization?
- Which outcome occurs due to electron scarcity in deep submicron transistors?
- Which outcome diminishes catalytic efficiency of Ziegler-Natta catalysts?
- Which outcome results when parasitic capacitance resonates in signal filters?
- Which factor limits reaction throughput in enzyme bioreactors?
- Which limit is reached when thermal runaway accelerates reaction rates?
