In fluid mechanics documentation, what term designates the non-dimensional ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces in a fluid flow?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Reynolds number

  1. Step 1: The Reynolds number () is the dimensionless parameter that determines whether a fluid flow is laminar or turbulent. Answer: Reynolds number. Why not the others: Prandtl number links kinematic viscosity and thermal diffusivity, Nusselt number measures convective heat transfer, and Mach number is the ratio of flow speed to the speed of sound.

Practise more Workplace Communication, Technical Documentation, Applied Grammar and Logistics.

Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Poklicna matura (Vocational Matura Slovenia) mock tests.