LAMINAR FLOW IN A NARROW SLIT

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Laminar flow is a smooth, orderly flow of a fluid in which it moves in parallel layers with minimal mixing or turbulence. It is characterized by well-defined streamlines and is important in various engineering fields, including microfluidics, lubrication, and drag reduction.
It's important to note that as the flow rate increases or the dimensions of the channel change, the flow might transition from laminar to turbulent. This transition often occurs at a certain critical Reynolds number, beyond which the flow becomes turbulent, characterized by chaotic and irregular motion of the fluid particles.
Understanding laminar flow in narrow slits is crucial in various fields, including fluid dynamics, engineering, and the design of microfluidic devices, where precise control and understanding of fluid behavior at small scales are essential.
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