2.1 - Viscosity and Shear Stress
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Define viscosity.
💡 Hint: Think about how thick or thin a liquid is.
What is shear stress?
💡 Hint: Consider how force acts on a fluid's surface.
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What is the relationship defined by the perfect gas law?
💡 Hint: Consider all variables involved in gas behavior.
Is viscosity a measure of how easily a fluid flows?
💡 Hint: Think about thick vs. thin fluids.
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Calculate the bulk modulus of a fluid if a pressure increase of 100 kPa results in a volume decrease of 0.5%.
💡 Hint: Be careful with the percentage to decimal conversion.
Design an experiment to measure the viscosity of a fluid using a falling sphere method. Outline the steps and considerations.
💡 Hint: Ensure the sphere has a consistent radius and the fluid is at a stable temperature for accurate measurements.
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