ABSTRACT The study presents a numerical analysis of magneto‐radiative stratified Reiner–Rivlin fluid flow over a linearly stretching surface with Thompson–Troian slip. The coupled effects of viscous, magnetic, radiative, and buoyant forces in a thermally stratified medium are modeled. Similarity transformations reduce the governing PDEs, which are solved using MATLAB's bvp5c for precise results. Findings show that a higher critical shear rate enhances momentum but diminishes heat transfer. Thermal stratification notably affects both skin friction and thermal transport. Increasing the Reiner–Rivlin parameter and Grashof number boosts wall shear and heat flux, whereas larger Eckert numbers weaken temperature gradients. Greater slip heightens skin friction but lowers heat transfer, whereas radiation strengthens heat transport with minor shear reduction. The results provide guidance for improving thermal performance in power generation, cooling, and biothermal systems.
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