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What is the definition of a fluid in physics?
What is the definition of a fluid in physics?
- A substance that resists any shear force applied to it
- A substance that only includes the liquid phase
- A substance that has a fixed shape and volume
- A substance that may continuously move and deform under applied shear stress (correct)
What is the shear modulus of fluids?
What is the shear modulus of fluids?
- High
- Dependent on temperature
- Variable
- Zero (correct)
What are non-Newtonian fluids like Silly Putty considered to behave as when a sudden force is applied?
What are non-Newtonian fluids like Silly Putty considered to behave as when a sudden force is applied?
- Similar to a gas
- Similar to a plasma
- Similar to a superfluid
- Similar to a solid (correct)
In particle physics, how is the concept of fluid extended?
In particle physics, how is the concept of fluid extended?
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What does a fluid in medicine or biology refer to?
What does a fluid in medicine or biology refer to?
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What is a defining characteristic of a supercritical fluid?
What is a defining characteristic of a supercritical fluid?
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Where are supercritical fluids found in our solar system?
Where are supercritical fluids found in our solar system?
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What distinguishes supercritical fluids from gases in their ability to dissolve materials?
What distinguishes supercritical fluids from gases in their ability to dissolve materials?
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What happens to the density of a supercritical fluid near its critical point with small changes in pressure or temperature?
What happens to the density of a supercritical fluid near its critical point with small changes in pressure or temperature?
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How are supercritical fluids used in industrial and laboratory settings?
How are supercritical fluids used in industrial and laboratory settings?
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