4.3.2 - Pressure vs. Temperature Impact
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What is viscosity?
💡 Hint: Think about how syrup compares to water.
Does increasing temperature affect liquid's viscosity? If yes, how?
💡 Hint: Consider how heating affects flow.
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Which factor has a greater impact on viscosity: temperature or pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about which factor changes molecular activity.
True or False: Increasing pressure significantly impacts the viscosity of most liquids.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of liquids under compression.
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Given that the viscosity of a certain liquid decreases by 50% when the temperature increases by 30°C, what is the expected viscosity change if the temperature increases by 60°C?
💡 Hint: Consider how viscosity behaves non-linearly at different temperature ranges.
How would you evaluate the effects of temperature and pressure on the performance of a hydraulic system that uses a specific oil with documented viscosity changes?
💡 Hint: Cross-reference viscosity data with expected system temperatures.
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