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Wikipedia: "Reynolds Number is a dimensionless number that gives a measure of the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces."
What is meant by the inertial forces?
I have a much better intuition of viscosity. But it seems to be like the Reynolds Number predicts turbulent flow for a viscous fluid like honey if the inertial forces dominate over the viscous forces. I cannot imagine this scenario.
What is the difference between Reynolds Number, inertial forces and viscous forces?
I looked at expressions for the Reynolds Number, but it didn't help.
What is meant by the inertial forces?
I have a much better intuition of viscosity. But it seems to be like the Reynolds Number predicts turbulent flow for a viscous fluid like honey if the inertial forces dominate over the viscous forces. I cannot imagine this scenario.
What is the difference between Reynolds Number, inertial forces and viscous forces?
I looked at expressions for the Reynolds Number, but it didn't help.