2 - Newton’s Law of Viscosity
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Practice Questions
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Define shear stress.
💡 Hint: Think about the 'sliding' force between different layers of a fluid.
What is dynamic viscosity?
💡 Hint: Consider how thick or thin a fluid feels.
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What does Newton's Law of Viscosity relate?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula τ = μ (du/dy).
True or False: Newtonian fluids have varying viscosity.
💡 Hint: Consider fluids like water.
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A pipe through which blood flows is reduced in diameter. Describe how the flow characteristics would change based on the concept of viscosity.
💡 Hint: Think about how blood behaves under different pressures and restrictions.
Describe a practical experiment that could help visualize the concepts of Newtonian vs. Non-Newtonian fluids using household items.
💡 Hint: Look for what happens when force is applied to both mixtures.
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