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Principles of Flightmedium#584

The boundary layer transitions from laminar to turbulent due to:

A

Decreasing Reynolds number

B

Wing dihedral

C

Decreasing airspeed

D

Increasing Reynolds number, surface roughness, or adverse pressure gradient

Correct

Explanation

Transition is promoted by higher Reynolds number (speed, distance), surface roughness, and adverse pressure gradients.

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