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they are two truly different concepts. The density is a measurement of the molecular weight of the composition. In simpler words, density = number of molecules x molecular weight/volume occupied, while the viscosity is a measurement of the inter-molecular forces and molecule shapes. Viscosity tells you the "friction" between two layers of the given fluid, while density varies slightly with temperature, viscosity changes rapidly. Both density and viscosity decreases with temperature, but viscosity mostly has an exponential relationship with temperature. Density holds a linear relationship. This temperature viscosity relationship is the base of the auto lubricant technology.
Viscosity and density are two different physical phenomena depending on totally different aspects. The common misconception of "heavier fluids are more viscos" is to be omitted.
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How adding water affects viscosity?
it increases mass in same volume, therefore density(viscosity) increases =)
What are the factors that affect viscosity?
Temperature, concentration, sometimes also internal fluid velocity. Moreover density, type of liquid, surface where it flows, viscous drag.
What is a physical property for borax solution?
Examples: density, viscosity, refractive index, etc.
How does mercurys density compare to earths?
Mercury has a density of 5427kg/m3, whereas Earth has a density of 5515kg/m3.
How does tissue density compare to the low density object in the gizmo?
It is slightly more dense.
Does density tie in with viscosity?
Fluid behavior is related to both density and viscosity. By using the kinematic and dynamic viscosity of a fluid, the density can be calculated.
How does a thickness of a fluid compare to its viscosity?
The more thick the substance is, the higher the viscosity.
What is Kinematic viscosity?
It is the ratio of the dynamic viscosity to the density of the fluid.
If you increase density of liquid the effect on viscosity is?
The viscosity of the liquid will increase.
How does the density of a liquid affects its viscosity?
denser liquids tend to have more viscosity
What is the relation between viscosity and density of a liquid?
Both are indirectly related through temperature. When temperature increases both viscosity and density increases.
What is vescocity?
Rate of flow any liquids is called viscosity... Viscosity depends on the density...
Does the density of a liquid affect the liquids of viscosity?
denser liquids tend to have more viscosity
What is a property of a shampoo?
For ex. density, viscosity.
How you can find viscosity from density?
You can not. Density is a property based on the mass and volume of the fluid, while viscosity is a derived property based on the fluids shear and strain.
How adding water affects viscosity?
it increases mass in same volume, therefore density(viscosity) increases =)
What type of oil has the greatest density?
A motor oil with a high viscosity (resistance to flow) like SAE 50, will be your greatest density motor oil. Low viscosity like SAE 20 will have the least density.
