Understanding Laminar and Turbulent Flow

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Introduces laminar versus turbulent flow, the Reynolds number that predicts the switch, and boundary layers, with clear flow visualisations; solid fluid-mechanics groundwork.

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Laminar and turbulent flow, the Reynolds number and boundary layers.

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