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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Define viscosity in a sentence.
Think about how sticky liquids feel.
What is dynamic viscosity?
Remember the symbol that represents it.
What is viscosity?
Think about how easily a liquid pours.
True or False: Higher viscosity fluids flow faster than lower viscosity fluids.
Consider thick versus thin liquids.
If a liquid with a dynamic viscosity of 0.5 Pa.s is flowing through a pipe with a diameter of 10 cm at a speed of 1 m/s, calculate the Reynolds number for this flow condition. What does this indicate about the flow type?
Use the formula for Reynolds number and check the criteria for laminar versus turbulent flow.
Discuss how the viscosity of a fluid can be reduced in industrial applications. Provide examples of how this impacts flow in pipelines.
Consider why industries might want to transport fluids quickly.
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