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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Viscosity

This document discusses the mechanical properties of fluids, specifically focusing on viscosity, which is the resistance of a fluid to flow. It explains the concept of the coefficient of viscosity, its mathematical representation, and its significance in fluid dynamics. An example comparing the flow of water and honey illustrates the differences in viscosity between fluids.

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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Viscosity

This document discusses the mechanical properties of fluids, specifically focusing on viscosity, which is the resistance of a fluid to flow. It explains the concept of the coefficient of viscosity, its mathematical representation, and its significance in fluid dynamics. An example comparing the flow of water and honey illustrates the differences in viscosity between fluids.

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Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah

GRADE 11
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS - CHAPTER 10
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND GUAGE PRESSURE
Viscosity

Viscosity

o Viscosity is the property of a fluid that resists the force tending to cause the
fluid to flow.

o It is analogous to friction in solids.

o Example:-
o Consider 2 glasses one filled with water and the other filled with
honey.

o Water will flow down the glass very rapidly whereas honey
won’[Link] is because honey is more viscous than water.

o Therefore in order to make honey flow we need to apply greater


amount of force. Because honey has the property to resist the motion.

o Viscosity comes into play when there is relative motion between the layers
of the [Link] different layers are not moving at the same pace.

Coefficient of Viscosity

o Coefficient of viscosity is the measure of degree to which a fluid resists flow


under an applied force.

o This means how much resistance does a fluid have to its motion.

o Ratio of shearing stress to the strain rate.

o It is denoted by ‘η’.

o Mathematically

o Δt=time , displacement =Δx

o Therefore,

 shearing stress =F/A

 Strain rate=Δx/LΔt Where L is the length.

o η=shearing stress/strain rate


 (F/A)/(Δx/lΔt) = (Fl)/vA where Δx/t=v

o Therefore η=(Fl)/ vA

o I. Unit:- Poiseiulle (PI)/Pa/Nsm-2

o Dimensional Formula: [ML-1T-1]

(a) A layer of liquid sandwiched between two parallel glass plates in which
the lower plate is fixed and the upper one is moving to the right with velocity v

o Velocity distribution for viscous flow in a pipe.

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