Reynolds number

Fluids have ratios {Reynolds number} of internal force to viscous force. Reynolds number measures fluid momentum change. If Reynolds number is small, smooth pipe decreases drag, because flow is laminar. If Reynolds number is high, vortices in smooth pipe increase drag.

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