Reynolds number of a fluid flowing in a circular pipe is 10,000. What will be the Reynolds number when the fluid velocity is decreased by 30% & the pipe diameter is increased by 30%?
(A) 9,100
(B) 13,000
(C) 7,000
(D) 2,550

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Answer :

(A) 9,100

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