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Which of the following statements best defines viscosity?
Which of the following statements best defines viscosity?
All fluids possess some viscosity.
All fluids possess some viscosity.
True
What are the two main types of viscosity?
What are the two main types of viscosity?
Dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity
Glycerine and castor oil are examples of fluids with _______ viscosity.
Glycerine and castor oil are examples of fluids with _______ viscosity.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of non-Newtonian fluids?
Which of the following is a characteristic of non-Newtonian fluids?
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Match the following fluids with their viscosity characteristics:
Match the following fluids with their viscosity characteristics:
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What is Newton's Law of Viscosity primarily concerned with?
What is Newton's Law of Viscosity primarily concerned with?
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The two systems for measuring viscosity grades commonly used are SAE and _______ viscosity grades.
The two systems for measuring viscosity grades commonly used are SAE and _______ viscosity grades.
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What is the viscosity of a fluid measured in stokes when it is equal to 0.001 m²/s?
What is the viscosity of a fluid measured in stokes when it is equal to 0.001 m²/s?
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Viscosity of liquids increases with heating.
Viscosity of liquids increases with heating.
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What type of fluid has zero viscosity?
What type of fluid has zero viscosity?
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For gases, viscosity __________ with an increase in temperature.
For gases, viscosity __________ with an increase in temperature.
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Match each type of fluid with its characteristic:
Match each type of fluid with its characteristic:
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Alcohol is an example of a Newtonian fluid.
Alcohol is an example of a Newtonian fluid.
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What measurement unit is equivalent to 1 centistoke (cSt)?
What measurement unit is equivalent to 1 centistoke (cSt)?
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What is the SI unit of dynamic viscosity?
What is the SI unit of dynamic viscosity?
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Kinematic viscosity is defined as the ratio of dynamic viscosity to the density of the fluid.
Kinematic viscosity is defined as the ratio of dynamic viscosity to the density of the fluid.
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What does the variable 'μ' represent in the equation τ = μ (du/dy)?
What does the variable 'μ' represent in the equation τ = μ (du/dy)?
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The unit of kinematic viscosity in CGS is called _______.
The unit of kinematic viscosity in CGS is called _______.
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Which of the following is NOT an application of viscosity?
Which of the following is NOT an application of viscosity?
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Match the following types of viscosity with their definitions:
Match the following types of viscosity with their definitions:
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The coefficient of viscosity is also known as the dynamic viscosity.
The coefficient of viscosity is also known as the dynamic viscosity.
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The formula for dynamic viscosity is given by τ = μ (du/dy), where τ represents _______.
The formula for dynamic viscosity is given by τ = μ (du/dy), where τ represents _______.
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Which of the following fluids are classified as Newtonian fluids?
Which of the following fluids are classified as Newtonian fluids?
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Non-Newtonian fluids obey Newton's law of viscosity.
Non-Newtonian fluids obey Newton's law of viscosity.
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What is the purpose of the viscosity index (VI)?
What is the purpose of the viscosity index (VI)?
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Fluids that do not follow Newton's viscosity law are called ___.
Fluids that do not follow Newton's viscosity law are called ___.
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Match the following viscometers with their type:
Match the following viscometers with their type:
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What does the first number in SAE-15W refer to?
What does the first number in SAE-15W refer to?
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Saybolt Universal Seconds (SUS) measure the viscosity of fluids.
Saybolt Universal Seconds (SUS) measure the viscosity of fluids.
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Identify one kind of fluid that is classified as a Non-Newtonian fluid.
Identify one kind of fluid that is classified as a Non-Newtonian fluid.
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How many ISO Viscosity grades are there for oils used in industries?
How many ISO Viscosity grades are there for oils used in industries?
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ISO VG 22 refers to a viscosity grade of 22 cSt ± 10% at 40°C.
ISO VG 22 refers to a viscosity grade of 22 cSt ± 10% at 40°C.
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What does the 'W' in SAE viscosity grades signify?
What does the 'W' in SAE viscosity grades signify?
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The viscosity of a liquid is its resistance to _____ .
The viscosity of a liquid is its resistance to _____ .
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Match the following characteristics of hydraulic fluids with their definitions:
Match the following characteristics of hydraulic fluids with their definitions:
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What is the formula for calculating the power of the shaft?
What is the formula for calculating the power of the shaft?
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Shear stress is calculated by dividing shear force by area.
Shear stress is calculated by dividing shear force by area.
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What is the significance of the first number in a SAE viscosity grade such as 15W/40?
What is the significance of the first number in a SAE viscosity grade such as 15W/40?
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Study Notes
Applied Fluid Mechanics (Unit 2): Viscosity of Fluids
- Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, or its internal resistance to flow.
- It is a fluid property that resists the movement of one fluid layer over another.
- All fluids have some resistance to flow, therefore all exhibit viscosity.
- Viscosity is a crucial property in numerous applications, including:
- Transparent and storage facilities for fluids (e.g., pipes, tanks)
- Bitumen use in road construction
- Design and analysis of sewer lines or other pipe flows
- Oil and gas drilling
- Maintaining machine and automobile performance by determining lubricant thickness.
Viscosity of Fluids: Types
- Dynamic viscosity (μ): Represents the internal resistance to flow of a fluid.
- Kinematic viscosity (ν): Defined as the ratio of dynamic viscosity to the fluid's density.
Viscosity: Measurement
- Viscometers or Rheometers measure fluid viscosity.
- Common types of viscometers include:
- Rotating drum viscometer
- Capillary tube viscometer
- Falling-ball viscometer
- Saybolt Universal viscometer
Viscosity: Variations
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With temperature:
- Liquids: Viscosity decreases as temperature increases.
- Gases: Viscosity increases as temperature increases.
- Generally independent of pressure (for incompressible fluids).
Viscosity: Newtonian vs. Non-Newtonian Fluids
- Newtonian fluids: Fluids that obey Newton's Law of Viscosity (shear stress is directly proportional to the rate of shear strain). Examples include water, air and kerosene.
- Non-Newtonian fluids: Fluids that do not obey Newton's Law of Viscosity. Examples include honey, paints, and some drilling fluids.
Viscosity Index (VI)
- Viscosity index (VI) shows how viscosity changes with temperature.
- Important for lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids used in equipment operating at extreme temperatures.
SAE Viscosity Grades
- SAE viscosity grades are used to categorize engine oils and automobile lubricants.
- The first number of an SAE viscosity grade (e.g., SAE 15W40) refers to viscosity at low temperatures, while the second number (40) refers to viscosity at 100°C.
ISO Viscosity Grades
- ISO viscosity grades are used for industrial oils.
- The designation is ISO VG (e.g., ISO VG 22), followed by a number representing the nominal kinematic viscosity in cSt (mm²/s) at 40°C.
Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluids
- Adequate viscosity: Necessary for proper functioning.
- Lubricating capability: The fluid must lubricate components.
- Cleanliness: Crucial for preventing contamination.
- Chemical stability: The fluid must maintain its properties over time.
- Non-corrosiveness: The fluid shouldn't corrode equipment.
- Ability to resist bacterial growth: Necessary for preventing biofouling.
- Ecologically acceptable: Environmentally friendly materials.
- Low compressibility: Essential for maintaining pressure in hydraulic systems
Newton's Law of Viscosity
- A force is required to move a fluid layer atop another fluid layer.
- Shear stress is proportionally related to the velocity gradient or shear strain.
Problems related to shaft and bearing
- Velocity (u) = (πDN)/60
- Shear stress = Shear Force/Area
- Area = πdL
- Torque (T) = radius of the shaft * Shear force
- Power (P) = (2πNT)/60
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Test your understanding of viscosity with this quiz focused on fluid dynamics. Explore key concepts such as Newton's Law of Viscosity, types of fluids, and various measurement units. Perfect for students studying physics or engineering.