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The Reynolds number of a flow is the ratio of :

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Gravity force to viscous force
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Gravity force to pressure force
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Inertial force to viscous force
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Viscous force to pressure forces
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The correct option is D Inertial force to viscous force
Answer is C.
The Reynolds number is defined as the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces and consequently quantifies the relative importance of these two types of forces for given flow conditions. Reynolds numbers frequently arise when performing scaling of fluid dynamics problems, and as such can be used to determine dynamic similitude between two different cases of fluid flow. They are also used to characterize different flow regimes within a similar fluid, such as laminar or turbulent flow.

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