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Reynolds number of a fluid flowing in a circular pipe is 10000. What will be the Reynolds number when the fluid velocity is decreased by 30% & the pipe diameter is increased by 30% ?

A. 9100

B. 13000

C. 7000

D. 2550

Answer: Option A


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  1. Abhilash Konwer
    Abhilash Konwer:
    6 years ago

    R={(fluid velocity)*(pipe diameter)}/ kinematic velocity
    10000={XY}/Kinematic velocity
    Kinematic velocity=XY/10000
    Than,
    R={(X-30X/100)}*{(Y+30Y/100)}/kinematic velocity
    R={(X-30X/100)}*{(Y+30Y/100)}/(XY/10000)
    R=(70X*130Y)/XY
    R=9100

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