Critical Reynolds Number

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Critical Reynolds Number

The Reynolds number at which some significant change occurs, e.g., the Reynolds number at which a transition from laminar to turbulent flow begins, or at which the drag of a cylinder or sphere drops sharply.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use