Distinguish between streamline and turbulent flow of liquid.

Distinguish between streamline and turbulent flow of liquid. 
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Stream line flow
Turbulent flow
The path of every particle is same  The path of every particle is different
The velocity of particle is constant in magnitude and direction
The velocity of particle at each point is not constant
Flow is regular
Flow is irregular
No circular currents or eddies are developed
Random circular currents called vertices are developed
The liquid flows steadily
The flow becomes turbulent after critical velocity.
e.g The flow of liquid through pipe, water flow of river in summer etc. e.g flow of river in flood, water fall etc.
V < vc
V > vc
R < 2000
R > 3000
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