3 Questions
Which property of liquids is a measure of a fluid's resistance to shear or angular deformation?
Shear strength
Which property of liquids is related to their ability to rise or fall in narrow tubes due to surface tension?
Capillary action
Which property of liquids describes their ability to be squeezed or compressed under pressure?
Compressibility
Study Notes
Mechanical properties of liquids are important for understanding their flow and motion. Some of the key properties of liquids are viscosity, compressibility, shear strength, capillary action, and surface tension.
Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s resistance to shear or angular de
Test your knowledge about the important mechanical properties of liquids, including viscosity, compressibility, shear strength, capillary action, and surface tension. Understand how these properties influence the flow and motion of liquids.
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