Reynolds Number

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Reynolds Number

### Formula

$$Re=\frac{\rho vd}{\eta}$$

### Terminologies

- Re β†’ Reynolds number.

- ρ β†’ Density of fluid.

- v β†’ Velocity of fluid.

- d β†’ Characteristic length.

- Ξ· β†’ Viscosity.

### Conditions / Special Cases

Flow type:

Laminar flow:

$$Re<2000$$

Turbulent flow:

$$Re>4000$$

### Usage

- Used to determine nature of fluid flow.

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