Which outcome occurs when lubricating oil flow through a bearing shifts above a critical Reynolds number?

💡 Explanation

Turbulent flow arises because, above the critical Reynolds number, inertial forces overcome viscous forces, triggering the transition. This results in increased energy dissipation via chaotic motion, therefore more frictional heat and faster wear, rather than improved lubrication because streamlines breakup.

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