Which phenomenon causes increased drag when the Reynolds number exceeds a critical value for airflow around an aircraft wing?

💡 Explanation

Exceeding the critical Reynolds number causes transition to a turbulent boundary layer, because this increases momentum transfer and skin friction drag, therefore resulting in larger drag, rather than sustained laminar flow.

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