Question

Laminar flow, where water moves in approximately straight-line paths, characterizes ________.

a. fast-moving streams
b. slow-moving streams
c. the edges of channels
d. the bottoms of channels
e. All of these

Answer 1

b. slow-moving streams.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Fluid Mechanics, the Reynolds numbers indicates the existence of turbulence in fluid streams. Low Reynolds numbers are related with laminar flow. The Reynolds formula is:

`Re = (\rho_(water) \cdot L_(c))/(\mu_(water)) \cdot v`

The Reynolds number is directly proportional to fluid speed. Hence, slow-moving streams are a sound example of laminar flow. The correct answer is B.