3.1.3 - Microscopic and Macroscopic Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for density?
💡 Hint: Think about what mass and volume refer to in the context of fluids.
Define specific gravity.
💡 Hint: Consider why water is often used as a reference.
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What is the main property measured by viscosity?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes maple syrup thicker than water.
True or False: Specific gravity is the weight of a liquid compared to air.
💡 Hint: Remember the reference substance for specific gravity.
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If a tank contains a fluid with a specific gravity of 1.2, calculate its density. How does it compare to water?
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between specific gravity and water density.
A fluid in a pipe has a viscosity of 0.8 Pa.s. If the shear stress is 4 Pa, what is the velocity gradient?
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between shear stress and viscosity.
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