Practice mode Fluid Dynamics

Which feature is characteristic of turbulent flow?

Correct answer C. Irregular, changing motion with eddies and whirlpools

Explanation

Turbulent flow is chaotic: the velocity at a point fluctuates continuously and the fluid forms eddies. Smooth parallel layers are a feature of laminar flow instead.

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