Calculate the average and maximum velocities of a fluid flowing at the rate of 20 L/min through a 1 1/2 in. sanitary pipe. The fluid has a density of 1030kg/m3 and a viscosity of 50 centipoises. Is the flow laminar or turbulent?

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Calculate the average and maximum velocities of a fluid flowing at the rate of 20 L/min through a 1 1/2 in. sanitary pipe. The fluid has a density of 1030kg/m3 and a viscosity of 50 centipoises. Is the flow laminar or turbulent?

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