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viscosity is the ability of a liquid to resist its flow, when subjected to some force or shear or pressure or tension.
A liquid is said to be less viscous if it flows easily, eg. water. On the other hand curd is comparatively more viscous than water and therefore it does not show ease in its movement or flow.
Edited by S.S.
Viscosity talks about the to flow mention above. It also talks about the thickness and thinness of a fluid. The formula to calculate viscosity of a fluid is
Viscosity of a fluid= Distance fluid travels from one spot to the next (cm) divided by the time it takes for the fluids to travel (S)
Substances that flows fast means that they have a low viscosity
Substances that flows slow means that they have a high viscosity
However, some of the factors affecting viscosity are
Particle size
Particle shape
Particle attraction
Temperature ( Gases' attraction are different than liquids' )
NOTE: TEMPERATURE is one factor that can have a big effects of the viscoity.
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What does it mean to have highest viscosity?
The term viscosity refers to the thickness of a liquid, or the degree to which a liquid resists flowing. The highest viscosity is the greatest thickness.
Show me the viscosity of mount saint helens.?
what does viscosity mean?The resistance of a fluid to being changed (thickness)
What does viscostatic mean?
Viscosity is constant at different temperatures
What does vescosity mean?
Viscosity (not vescosity) is the thickness of a liquid. For example, crude oil has a much higher viscosity than water.
How do liquids with high viscosity differ from liquids with a low viscosity?
Viscosity is a property of liquids, showing that liquid's resistance to flow. A liquid with a high viscosity would mean it flowed slowly. A liquid with a low viscosity would mean it flows rather quickly.
When a liquid has a high viscosity what does that mean?
A liquid with high viscosity is thick and runs slowly. Some example of highly viscous liquids are molasses, honey, and syrup.
What is the difference between viscosity and viscosity index?
Viscosity is resistance to flow of oil Viscosity Index is a scale to measure viscosity
When you say that a liquid has a high viscosity you mean that it?
lows slowly like honey
What does viscosity mean in cars?
How thick or thin a fluid is. Mostly related to lubricants.
Does soda have a low viscosity?
The viscosity is similar to the viscosity of water.
What is sae 30 mean?
"Most of the time when viscosity is explained words are used that are too technical for the average person to quickly grasp. This leaves them still wondering what the viscosity numbers really mean on a bottle of motor oil. Simply put, viscosity is the oil's resistance to flow or, for the layman, an oil's speed of flow as measured through a device known as a viscometer. The thicker (higher viscosity) of an oil, the slower it will flow. You will see oil viscosity measurement in lube articles stated in kinematic (kv) and absolute (cSt) terms. These are translated into the easier to understand SAE viscosity numbers you see on an oil bottle."
What does Low Viscosity mean?
It means the liquid is not very thick, and flows easily. Liquids like milk, egg nog, hot chocolate, and tea have low viscosity levels.
