18 Questions
What happens to viscosity as the temperature of a liquid increases?
Viscosity increases
How does adding an adulterant affect the viscosity of a liquid?
Viscosity increases
What is the relationship between viscosity and intermolecular distance?
Viscosity increases as intermolecular distance decreases
How does the addition of sugar affect the viscosity of a liquid?
Viscosity increases
What happens to viscosity when a lighter metal sphere is introduced into a liquid?
Viscosity increases
What effect does a decrease in liquid temperature have on viscosity?
Viscosity decreases
What is the unit of dynamic viscosity in the SI system?
Newtons per square meter (N/m²)
In the context of viscosity, what does the term 'gradient velocity' refer to?
The difference in speed between layers of liquid
What does Reynolds number help determine in fluid dynamics?
The transition to turbulence in fluid flow
How is viscosity related to the relative speed of liquid layers?
Viscosity increases as relative speed increases
Which property of a liquid affects its viscosity the most?
Temperature of the liquid
What happens at the bottom-most layer of a liquid with varying viscosity along its depth?
The bottom-most layer experiences the highest frictional force
What is the name of the law that describes the force experienced by a sphere falling through a liquid?
Stoke's Law
What property does viscosity refer to in the context of liquids?
The resistance of a liquid to flow
In the context provided, what does the term 'terminal velocity' mean?
The maximum velocity reached by an object falling through a liquid
How does the viscosity of a liquid affect the force experienced by a sphere falling through it?
Higher viscosity leads to higher force
What is the role of buoyancy when a sphere is freely falling through a liquid?
Buoyancy opposes the sphere's motion
Which equation is commonly used to describe the flow of liquids according to the provided text?
Reynold's Equation
Explore the relationship between liquid temperature and viscosity, and how the addition of adulterants can affect viscosity. Learn about the impact of intermolecular distance on a liquid's viscosity as temperature changes.
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