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An oil of kinematic viscosity \(0.4\) stokes flows through a pipe of diameter \(10\) cm. The flow may not be essentially laminar at a velocity of ____
An oil of kinematic viscosity \(0.4\) stokes flows through a pipe of diameter \(10\) cm. The flow may not be essentially laminar at a velocity of ____
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For pipe flow,
\[
\boxed{
Re=\frac{VD}{\nu}
}
\]
Laminar flow:
\[
\boxed{Re<2000.}
\]
Updated On: Jul 24, 2026
- \(0.8\,\mathrm{m/s}\)
- \(8.0\,\mathrm{m/s}\)
- \(800\,\mathrm{m/s}\)
- \(8000\,\mathrm{m/s}\)
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The Correct Option is A
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