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If water and air flow in pipes of the same diameter, at the same temperature, and...

If water and air flow in pipes of the same diameter, at the same temperature, and at the same mean velocity, knowing that the kinematic viscosity of water is smaller than air, which flow is more likely to be turbulent? Explain why.

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