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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.
What is relative viscosity?
Relative viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow compared to that of a reference fluid, often water. It is calculated by dividing the viscosity of the fluid by the viscosity of the reference fluid. Relative viscosity is commonly used in the study of fluid dynamics and in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, and food processing.
What is viscosity of fluid?
Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. It is a property that describes how easily a fluid can deform or be sheared. Higher viscosity fluids are more resistant to flow, while lower viscosity fluids flow more easily.
Viscosity is a fluids resistance to?
Viscosity is a fluid's resistance to flow. It is a measure of the fluid's internal friction and is influenced by the fluid's composition and temperature. Fluids with high viscosity flow more slowly than fluids with low viscosity.
Does density tie in with viscosity?
Density and viscosity are related but not the same. Density is a measure of how tightly packed the molecules in a substance are, while viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid to flow. Generally, substances with higher density tend to have higher viscosity, but there are exceptions based on the molecular structure of the substance.
What can refer to the tHickness of a fluid and how fast it flow?
The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its thickness or resistance to flow. It determines how fast a fluid can flow, with higher viscosity fluids flowing more slowly than lower viscosity fluids.
How does a thickness of a fluid compare to its viscosity?
The more thick the substance is, the higher the viscosity.
What does viscoisity mean?
Viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid which is being deformed by either shear stress or tensile stress. In everyday terms (and for fluids only), viscosity is "thickness" or "internal friction". ~ Wikipedia
What is centi-poise and How do you measure with viscosity?
Centipoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity commonly used to measure the resistance of a fluid to flow. It quantifies how thick or thin a fluid is. Viscosity can be measured using various instruments such as viscometers, rheometers, or capillary tubes, depending on the type of fluid and the desired accuracy of measurement.
What are characteristics of viscosity?
Viscosity is the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. Fluids with high viscosity flow slowly, while fluids with low viscosity flow quickly. Viscosity is influenced by factors such as temperature, pressure, and molecular structure of the fluid.
What is this : The property of fluids that resist to flow?
This is viscosity, which is a measure of a fluid's resistance to deformation and flow. It is influenced by factors such as temperature, pressure, and the composition of the fluid. Viscosity is classified as either dynamic (absolute) viscosity or kinematic viscosity.
If a liquid flows easily what is its viscosity?
If a liquid flows easily, it has low viscosity. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow; low viscosity means the fluid flows easily, while high viscosity means it flows more slowly.
How does viscosity affect fluid?
The higher the viscosity, the less it will flow..so something like water has a low viscosity, and something like custard has a high viscosity :)hope i helped xx
