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Which outcome results when exceeding Reynolds number threshold aileron?

A)Boundary layer transition to turbulence
B)Symmetric laminar flow separation
C)Increased strength lift coefficient
D)Decreased parasitic drag due shockwaves

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Exceeding the critical Reynolds number on an aileron leads to boundary layer transition to turbulence, because increased inertial forces overwhelm viscous laminar forces causing chaotic flow, therefore turbulent flow increases form drag rather than maintaining smooth laminar flow.

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