Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 2 (Q.No. 35)
35.
The viscosity of water is __________ than that of mercury.
higher
lower
Answer: Option
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Rohit said:   4 years ago
The answer is wrong.

The Viscosity of water is less than mercury. Viscosity of mercury is 1.6 times the water viscosity.
(1)

Kajol Adhav said:   3 years ago
Mercury has a higher dynamic viscosity than water. Water's dynamic viscosity at 20°C is 1.005 centipoise. Mercury's dynamic viscosity at 20°C is 1.6 centipoise.

Hence dynamic viscosity of water in comparison to mercury is lower.
(3)


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