4.5.3 - Apparent Viscosity in Non-Newtonian Fluids
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Define viscosity and give an example.
💡 Hint: Think about how easily these fluids flow.
What are non-Newtonian fluids?
💡 Hint: Consider how some fluids behave under stress.
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What is viscosity?
💡 Hint: Consider how thick or thin a liquid is.
True or False: All fluids are Newtonian.
💡 Hint: Recall the examples of toothpaste and water.
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You have a fluid that behaves as a pseudoplastic. Describe how its viscosity would change during a mixing process under increased shear rates.
💡 Hint: Think about how toothpaste responds when you squeeze the tube.
A manufacturer is creating a new paint that behaves as a dilatant fluid. What challenges might they face in its application?
💡 Hint: Consider how dilatant fluids react under force.
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