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The Reynolds number is a ratio of which two forces?
AInertial to viscous forces
BGravity to buoyant forces
CSurface to inertial forces
DPressure to elastic forces
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Inertial to viscous forces
Re is dimensionless and compares inertial forces with viscous forces in the flow.
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