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Which outcome is observed when fluid velocity increases past Reynolds' number?

A)Transition to turbulent flow regime
B)Increased laminar flow stability
C)Decreased fluid dynamic viscosity
D)Elevated hydrostatic pressure gradients

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Turbulent flow results from exceeding a Reynolds' number, because inertial forces dominate viscous forces within the Navier-Stokes equation, leading to chaotic flow. Therefore, turbulence, rather than laminar flow, occurs since momentum mixes at higher levels, and viscosity stays constant.

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