What is Viscosity? Flashcards

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resistance

A

the tendency to oppose something

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what is viscosity?

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  • a liquid’s resistance to flow
  • how thick and sticky a liquid is
  • viscosity increases as heat decreases
  • viscosity decreases as heat increases
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high viscosity…

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  • thick and sticky

- flows slowly

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low viscosity…

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  • thin and runny

- flows quickly

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