NEET2005PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
Assertion : For Reynold number R_e>2000 , the flow of fluid is turbulent. Reason : Inertial forces are dominant compared to the viscous forces at such high Reynold numbers.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Step-by-step solution
Reynold's number represents the ratio of the inertial force is refer as inertia (mass of moving fluid) per unit area to the viscous force per unit area. When R_e>2000 , the flow is often turbulent in that case internal force dominate viscous force.