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Viscosity is the measure of friction between adjacent layers of materials.
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∙ 10y agoViscosity is a measure of a fluids ability to flow.
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∙ 13y agoViscosity = resistance to flow. For example, honey has high viscosity because it flows slowly, while water has a low viscosity.
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∙ 9y agoThe viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to gradual deformation by shear stress or tensile stress. It corresponds to the informal concept of "thickness".
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How does a thickness of a fluid compare to its viscosity?
The more thick the substance is, the higher the viscosity.
Define inviscid fluid?
a fluid which has no viscosity
What does viscosity measure?
Viscosity is the measure of the shear stress vs the shear strain of the fluid (in one tensorial direction). It is a derived property of fluids and cannot be directly linked to fluid parameters. There are typically two ways to measure fluid viscosity, test it in simple shear flow, and test it in elongation. Both tests will yield a fluids viscosity, although the results may be different. Definition- the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction. Let it be noted that 'viscosity' is only a term applied to newtonian fluids, because in fact some fluids do not have constant viscosity. This becomes very apparent when attempting to use the Navier Stokes equations on non-newtonian fluids. The 'viscous' closure term falls apart for these fluids. This is once again due to the fact that when you measure the 'viscosity' of a fluid, you are only measure one direction in the stress tensor, which for these fluids is not equal for all directions (seen in cases such as die swell). *See rheology for more information about this topic
How can we measure the viscosity of very viscous polymeric materials?
You need a viscosimeter made for the fluid you are measuring, but all viscosity measurements are done in the same way: you put a measured quantity of a fluid in a container with a known-size hole in the bottom, and time how long it takes for all the fluid to empty through the hole.
Do hotter liquids have more or less viscosity than colder liquids?
Cold water has higher viscosity than Hot water, take note that, as the temperature of fluid increases, viscosity decreases.
How does a thickness of a fluid compare to its viscosity?
The more thick the substance is, the higher the viscosity.
How do you measure the flow of a fluid?
Flow of a fluid is measured by its viscosity. Units of measure may be in unit volume per unit of time
What is the coefficient of viscosity?
A measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under an applied force.
Measuring viscosity of fluid?
With a viscometer. There are several types. Essentially, they measure how fast fluid moves through a controlled passage.
Which is the scientific name of how well liquids can flow?
viscosity is the measure of resistance in a fluid, so basically how fast it can flow. Honey has a higher viscosity then water.
What is the difference between viscosity and volcanic erutions?
Viscosity is a measure of resistance to flow in a fluid. A volcanic eruption is a violent discharge of molten rock and ash.
What is a Brookfield Viscometer used for?
A Brookfield viscometer is used to measure the viscosity of a fluid. Viscosity refers to a fluid's tendency to resist deformation when pressure is applied to it. For example, honey is a very viscous fluid while water is not very viscous.
What is the viscosity definitions?
Viscosity is a fluids resistance to flow. A high viscosity fluid would be thick, a low viscosity fluid would be thin.
A fluid resistance to flow?
A fluid's resistance to flow is called viscosity.
A property of flowing very quickly in a liquid?
The property would be fluid or fluidity.
A fluid resistance to flow is called?
A fluid's resistance to flow is called its viscosity.
What is vicosity in scence?
Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. It is determined by the internal friction within the fluid as its molecules move past each other. High-viscosity fluids like honey flow slowly, while low-viscosity fluids like water flow more easily.
