4.5.2 - Non-Newtonian Fluids
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Practice Questions
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Define non-Newtonian fluid in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about how they differ from Newtonian fluids.
What is a pseudoplastic fluid?
💡 Hint: Examples include ketchup and paint.
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What defines a non-Newtonian fluid?
💡 Hint: Remember how they differ from Newtonian fluids.
True or False: All non-Newtonian fluids behave the same way under shear stress.
💡 Hint: Consider the examples we discussed.
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A fluid exhibits a shear stress of 3 Pa and a shear rate of 0.5 s^-1. If it behaves like a pseudoplastic fluid, what would be its viscosity?
💡 Hint: Remember to use the formula for viscosity!
In a practical application, why is it crucial to understand the flow behavior of dilatant fluids in machinery manufacturing?
💡 Hint: Consider how these fluids would behave under sudden loads.
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