Viscosity and the effects of Temperature 1 Flashcards

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What is Viscosity?

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The resistance of a fluid to flow.

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What is Friction?

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A force that prevents the relative motion of an object.

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What is Flow Rate?

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a measure of the speed at which a fluid flows from one point to another.

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What is Density?

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The amount of mass contained in a given volume.

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What is buoyancy?

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The tenancy of an object in a fluid to rise or sink due to density differences with it’s surroundings.

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What is buoyant force?

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An upward force exerted by a fluid

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