Which phenomenon prevents laminar flow when the Reynolds number sharply increases in a pipe?

💡 Explanation

A laminar flow becomes turbulent due to increased inertial forces relative to viscous forces when the Reynold's number increases. The relevant mechanism is increased instability. Therefore, early transition towards turbulence occurs, rather than maintaining laminar flow because viscosity becomes less dominant.

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