1.3.1 - Newton's Law of Viscosity
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What is viscosity?
💡 Hint: Think about thick vs. thin fluids.
What does τ represent in Newton's Law of Viscosity?
💡 Hint: It's related to how fluids slide against each other.
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Which of the following best defines viscosity?
💡 Hint: Remember how some fluids flow more easily than others.
True or False: Higher dynamic viscosity leads to lower shear stress.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship described in Newton's Law of Viscosity.
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A fluid with a dynamic viscosity of 3 Pa·s flows through a pipe with a radius of 0.1 m. What is the shear stress if the velocity gradient is found to be 4 s^-1?
💡 Hint: Use the given values in the formula directly.
Discuss how changing the temperature of a fluid might affect its viscosity and provide a real-world example.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature relates to fluid movement!
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