Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 15 (Q.No. 8)
8.
Which of the following properties of a fluid is responsible for offering resistance to shear ?
Surface tension.
Viscosity.
Specific gravity.
All (a), (b), and (c).
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Dan said:   2 years ago
By Newton's law of viscosity, Shearing Stress = Viscosity * Shearing Rate.

From this equation, it may be observed that viscosity is inversely proportional to the shearing rate (eg. If you increase viscosity, the shearing rate is decreased and vice versa)

Hence, letter B.

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