2. Fluid Classification

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the two main types of fluids?

   Hint

   Think of what fluids include in nature.

2. 2.

   Define viscosity in simple terms.

   Hint

   Consider how thick or thin a fluid is.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a type of fluid?

   • Liquid
   • Gas
   • Solid

   Hint

   Recall the definitions of fluids and non-fluids.

4. 4.

   True or False: Viscosity is higher in thinner fluids.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how honey compares to water.

5. 5.

   Analyze how the viscosity of a fluid affects its flow rate in a pipe system. Provide a real-world application.

   Hint

   Think of related industrial processes.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the importance of surface tension in the context of capillary action within plants.

   Hint

   Consider how water behaves in small tubes.