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A fluid flows at 5 m/s over a wide flat plate 15 cm long. For each from the following list,

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A fluid flows at 5 m/s over a wide flat plate 15 cm long. For each from the following list, calculate the Reynolds number at the downstream end of the plate. Indicate whether the flow at that point is laminar or turbulent. Assume all fluids are at 50°C.

(a) Air,

(b) CO2

(c) Water,

(d) Engine oil (unused).

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