When does fluid resistance switch from F=kv to F=Dv²?

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Hi all, I know that for low speeds, the fluid resistance is F=kv while at high speeds, it's F= Dv^2. However, how do I ever know what is defined as a low speed and high speed? This kind of explanation is so qualitative and I think a quantitative one is better. Thanks all!
 
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