Practice Apparent Viscosity In Non-newtonian Fluids (4.5.3)

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Question 1.
Define viscosity and give an example.
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Think about how easily these fluids flow.
Question 2.
What are non-Newtonian fluids?
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Consider how some fluids behave under stress.
3Question 3.
What is viscosity?
- A measure of fluid resistance to flow
- A measure of fluid density
- A measure of fluid temperature
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Consider how thick or thin a liquid is.
4Question 4.
True or False: All fluids are Newtonian.
- True
- False
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Recall the examples of toothpaste and water.
Question 5.
You have a fluid that behaves as a pseudoplastic. Describe how its viscosity would change during a mixing process under increased shear rates.
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Think about how toothpaste responds when you squeeze the tube.
Question 6.
A manufacturer is creating a new paint that behaves as a dilatant fluid. What challenges might they face in its application?
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Consider how dilatant fluids react under force.

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